Romania–Moldova Infrastructure: Acting premier Ilie Bolojan took part in signing bilateral documents to greenlight Highway A8 section 4 under the SAFE Program, boosting cross-Prut transport links. IMF & Macroeconomy: The IMF says its staff-level agreement with Moldova stays valid after PM Alexandru Munteanu’s resignation, with progress tied to authorities’ reform commitments. Government Transition: Reports say Munteanu may refuse interim duties; Economy Minister Eugeniu Osmochescu is mentioned as a possible acting PM while President Maia Sandu prepares consultations with parliamentary factions. Energy & Gas Planning: Energocom has started reserving natural gas transport capacity for the 2026–2027 heating season at Ungheni; Moldelectrica also completed initial testing of a new 400 kV bay at Vulcănești, moving to the next phase. Competition & Business Rules: The Competition Council proposes clearer rules on what counts as economic concentration. EU Digital Identity: The eIDAS Dashboard is evolving to support Europe’s digital ID ambitions, with Moldova and Ukraine included in cross-border trust lists. Security & Mobility: Moldova warns citizens about tougher Russian border checks and coercion at the frontier; Sandu says Transnistria has “only about 200 Russian officers,” with the rest local employees. Gagauzia Dialogue: Gagauzia’s new People’s Assembly leader proposes a roundtable with central authorities to reset institutional dialogue. Anti-Fraud/Anti-Corruption: Moldova dismantled a call-center fraud ring operating from Ukraine; meanwhile, anticorruption prosecutors detained a state secretary linked to alleged influence over animal feed and poultry import permits. Jobs & Grants: Nearly 400 enterprises received 90 million lei in 2026 grants to support competitiveness and job creation.