EU Accession & Growth Plan: Prime Minister Vasile Tofan met the European Commission’s DG for Neighbourhood and Enlargement, Gert Jan Koopman, pushing economic growth, investment and reforms; Moldova says it has met 18 of 20 commitments for H1 2026 and could receive a €157m Growth Plan installment in September. Energy Costs & Gas Tariffs: Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu backed the need for “sound proposals” beyond criticism as protests erupted against proposed natural gas tariff hikes; Energocom warns higher gas prices could lift district heating bills. Government Shake-up: Agriculture Minister Radu Musteata resigned after reports tied him to the former Democratic Party; Grosu called it an “honorable resignation,” while opposition and analysts debate the precedent. Education & Skills: Moldova advanced EU-aligned rules for recognizing EU medical qualifications and is equipping 108 schools with lab and robotics gear (about 4.8m lei). Transnistria & Sanctions: EU’s 21st sanctions package targets Shor’s A7 crypto network and Inter RAO (linked to the Cuciurgan plant), while Transnistrian authorities accuse Chisinau’s reintegration deputy of avoiding talks. Business/Finance Rules: Parliament moved forward on clearer state-aid rules and aligning Moldova’s financial instruments market with EU standards.