EU Enlargement Momentum: EU and Western Balkans leaders met in Tivat, Montenegro, pushing enlargement as a security and economic priority; Montenegro’s accession is said to be “within reach,” with a working group drafting its treaty and talk of a faster, more practical path for candidates including Moldova. Moldova–EU Accession Steps: In Chișinău, EU Commissioner Marta Kos met Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu and deputies, citing 28 of 30 reform stages completed under the Economic Growth Plan and pointing to potential additional EU funding. Digital Economy & GovTech: Moldova Digital Summit 2026 opened with Prime Minister Munteanu saying 78% of business services are online and IT exports exceed €1bn, with a goal to make Moldova a GovTech hub. Local Governance Debate: Opposition MPs urged “real decentralization” and warned against budget centralization from Chisinau during talks with Kos. Trade & Business Links: Moldova Presents opened in Vaslui, Romania, with 60 Moldovan firms and B2B meetings aimed at expanding access to the EU market. Green Transition: EU/UNDP support will back five Moldovan waste management companies to expand recycling and modernize facilities. Cross-border Enforcement: Europol supported an international action targeting counterfeit medicines and supplements, including call centres and warehouses in Moldova.