Moldova-EU accession roadmap: Brussels is drafting step-by-step timetables for Albania, Montenegro, Ukraine and Moldova, with indicative deadlines for key negotiation chapters—aiming to make accession less open-ended and more measurable. Energy cooperation: Moldova’s energy minister met counterparts from Ireland, Norway, Canada and Lithuania to discuss energy efficiency, district heating modernization, decentralized solutions and cybersecurity—framing efficiency as lower bills for citizens. Digital finance regulation: Moldova’s financial markets watchdog (CNPF) proposed a law to regulate “tokenized” instruments using distributed ledger tech, setting rules for token trading, settlement and combined trading-settlement under CNPF authorization. SME banking boost: maib was named “Best Bank” for SMEs in Central and Eastern Europe by Global Finance, with a Moldova-specific SME award also cited. Biometric/ID governance talk: GLEIF highlighted verifiable Legal Entity Identifiers as a way to keep AI-driven digital finance accountable. Security and tech-adjacent cooperation: Norway opened the way for its firms to export military equipment and related training/technology to Moldova, while SITA discussed airport digitalization, cybersecurity and automated border management investments. Local infrastructure risk: Moldova’s Dniester water levels remain alarmingly low, with authorities focused on protecting Chisinau’s drinking-water intake station. Education and mobility: USM students secured internships and mobility links with Krakow University of Economics. Road safety project: UNITAR and FIA advanced Central and Eastern Europe road-safety interventions with Moldova among participating countries.