Agri-food finance: Moldova has approved talks with the European Investment Bank for the €150m “Livada Moldovei II” loan to modernize horticulture, viticulture, grain and aquaculture, upgrade post-harvest infrastructure, and help farms meet EU standards. Entrepreneur digitalization: The government greenlit a 2026 plan to digitize key services for businesses—company registration, e-signatures, remote bank accounts, e-tax, reporting, notary and real-estate steps—aimed at making “contactless business” possible online. Tax pressure on farmers: “Forța fermierilor” says protests will continue June 25, targeting the VAT hike on agricultural production (8% to 20%) and demanding direct hectare payments plus excise tax refunds. Energy market reset: Moldova ended the heightened energy alert after June 23, citing improved conditions, while keeping enhanced monitoring for supply risks. EU integration & governance: Moldova’s PM met EBRD board members on reforms and investment priorities; separately, Chisinau proposed a late-July 1+1 meeting with Tiraspol to discuss the Convergence Fund. Tourism push: The state approved “Tourism 2029” (2026–2029), budgeting 618.2m lei to grow visitor numbers, create about 5,000 jobs, and modernize infrastructure. EU accession timetable snag: EU plans for Ukraine/Moldova talks were scaled back after Hungary blocked procedural steps, with only two negotiation clusters targeted for July. Connectivity: The EU launched a Connectivity Agenda Platform to coordinate transport, energy, digital and trade projects, with up to €2bn expected from lenders—Moldova included.