Local Governance: Moldova’s Congress of Local Authorities (CALM) urges the future government to rework the local public administration reform, warning it could weaken local autonomy and complicate EU integration, while also flagging risks from weak co-financing for EU-funded projects and calling for faster digitalization of local services. Diplomacy & Trade: India’s President Droupadi Murmu has launched a landmark three-nation Europe tour with first-ever visits to Moldova and North Macedonia and a first Indian presidential visit to Romania in over 30 years, with talks and a business forum expected to push cooperation in agriculture, healthcare/pharma, IT and education. Agriculture & Exports: June grain exports show wheat and corn near parity by value, with Italy and Romania dominating wheat buyers; analysts also warn Ukraine’s EU entry could reshape European farm competition. Energy & Finance: The EIB approved €17.4bn for Europe’s energy security, including grid upgrades and sustainable agriculture support in Moldova; separately, Energocom says gas price pressure is tied to global market moves after Middle East developments. Water Security: Moldova and Ukraine agreed to keep Dniester discharges at 100 m³/s until July 31, but drought could force reductions that may affect Chisinau’s water supply. Business & Markets: Digital public services saved Moldova over 853m lei in 2025 (about 622.6m from businesses), while Moldova’s sunflower oil exports surged in June largely driven by imported seeds and a shift in market leadership. EU Accession Watch: EU talks progress continues as Moldova opens Cluster 6 on external relations, even as Hungary blocks opening other Ukraine clusters, keeping negotiations stalled for both countries. Public Sector & Infrastructure: Chisinau plans a major transformation of the Chocana district with a €74.3m transport upgrade starting in August, and the government’s new team is set for a parliamentary confidence vote.