Moldova EU Watch: President Maia Sandu nominated financier Vasile Tofan as prime minister, kicking off a 15-day parliamentary vote process; Tofan’s agenda centers on restoring trust, improving the business climate, reviving the economy, and pushing EU accession with a target to sign the accession deal by end-2028. EU Accession Process: Sandu met EU and G7 ambassadors in Chișinău and welcomed the EU decision to open accession negotiations on Cluster 6 (External Relations), a key step toward aligning Moldova’s foreign, security and trade policy with EU rules. Business & Jobs: ANOFM says it helped over 20,000 people find work last year and aims to support 25,000 more in 2026, with extra focus on youth, returnees, and people with disabilities. Industrial Parks: Moldova’s 13 industrial parks have attracted 4.6 billion lei in investments since launch, with Tracom taking nearly half and 2025 sales hitting a record 9.8 billion lei. Energy Trade: The Vertical Gas Corridor is expanding as capacity bookings exceed expectations and new countries join, with long-term demand already visible in reserved export capacity. Food Industry: Franzeluța reported sales up slightly to 721 million lei but net profit fell 57% as costs rose, even as it kept investing in production upgrades. Entrepreneur Support: A free in-person training program will teach entrepreneurs how to pay taxes and handle key startup steps, including procurement and import-export procedures. Visa Rules (Regional Mobility): Germany published its 2026 list of 62 visa-free countries for short stays, including Moldova, for up to 90 days.