Tax Reform Push: Prime Minister Vasile Tofan outlined 2027 fiscal changes, including a higher personal income tax exemption from 29,700 to 40,000 lei (protecting the first 40,000 lei of earnings), plus a moderate VAT rise up to 12% for non-social-basket food—while keeping reduced VAT for essentials like bread, milk, fruits and vegetables. Banking & Finance: The government also plans to raise profit tax on commercial banks (and other financial institutions), arguing high 2025 bank profits justify a temporary hit despite potential lending slowdown. Energy & Water Resilience: President Maia Sandu warned drought and low Danube/Dniester flows could worsen electricity and water shortages, urging households to cut consumption during peak hours. Business & Travel: Wizz Air expands Chisinau routes with new direct flights to London Gatwick, Alicante and Frankfurt-Hahn, and more weekly flights to Bucharest. Digital Economy: The e-Governance Agency and the PM set priorities to make digital services more accessible, targeting a 100% digital state by 2030. Cross-border Trade Rules: Moldova moves ahead with partial foreign-exchange liberalization, easing some reporting and authorization steps for certain cross-border transactions. Local Economy & Investment Climate: Moldcell bought a 67% stake in OCN Prime Capital to expand digital financial services, while the government simplified free economic zone procedures for new residents. Reintegration Watch: Moldova reiterated it does not recognize Transnistria privatizations and warned buyers could lose investments.