EU Accession Block: Hungary again blocked EU enlargement talks for Ukraine (clusters 2 and 3), and the dispute is also dragging Moldova’s process because the two tracks are linked. Fiscal Overhaul: Moldova’s 2027 fiscal and customs policy draft was approved, with a higher personal allowance (to 40,020 lei), VAT changes (including eggs/chicken at 8% and HoReCa up to 12%), higher excise duties, and new taxes on gambling and vices. Parcel Costs: From October, VAT plus a 12-lei handling fee will apply to small parcels from abroad (up to €150), targeting cross-border e-commerce. Energy Watch: Consumers report mismatched energy bills; meanwhile diesel reserves cover about 10 days and gasoline about 18, after recent imports. EU-IMF Lens: An IMF report groups Moldova with EU applicants in the Western Balkans, stressing productivity as the key to enlargement gains. Transnistria & OSCE: PM Vasile Tofan met the new OSCE head, reiterating peaceful reintegration and plans to bring the two Dniester banks closer. Aviation Rules: Moldova published EU-aligned drone rules for U-space operations, enabling safer commercial drone services. Business & Investment: PM met France’s ambassador; 213 French-capital companies operate in Moldova, and a Nov. 2 business mission is planned. Infrastructure Scrutiny: An audit will review delays on the Vulcanesti–Chisinau power line. Tech & Safety: Trezor launched “Clear Signing” to make crypto transactions readable on-device.