Energy Crunch: Moldova may face electricity blackouts tonight (21:00–23:00) with an estimated 130 MWh deficit as heatwaves push demand up and low Danube levels cut regional generation; Energy Minister Dorin Junghietu urges households to reduce consumption. Tax & Business Climate: Prime Minister Vasile Tofan will present a revised tax reform concept on Aug 6, aiming to tax labor less, encourage investment, and raise excise on tobacco, alcohol and gambling, after the first draft drew public and business backlash. Local Governance & Spending: Five Drochia localities will merge into one town hall, backed by 28.1 million lei in incentives; more broadly, voluntary amalgamation is expanding nationwide with billions in support. Security & Risk Management: The government approved a national methodology to unify how authorities identify and manage national security risks, creating one coordinated framework. Financial Inclusion: Foreigners legally residing in Moldova will get easier access to social and financial inclusion, including membership in savings and loan associations. Politics & Courts: Moldova’s Court of Appeal restricted the “Heart of Moldova” party for 12 months over financing suspicions. Trade & Energy Links: Romania’s Nuclearelectrica started buying electricity from Ukraine via Energocom to cover deficits after Cernavodă’s unit shutdown, underscoring Moldova’s reliance on imports. EU-Accession Economy: Parliament adopted 52 acts in July, including measures aligned with EU accession priorities.