EU Integration & Courts: Parliament approved in first reading a new Arbitration Law to align Moldova’s dispute resolution with European standards, aiming for faster, more predictable business cases. Farmers & Taxes: Speaker Igor Grosu says authorities will deliver a solution for farmers after VAT reform backlash, including stopping VAT debt build-up and introducing monthly VAT refunds. Transport & Romania Link: Romania signed the execution contract for the Iași–Ungheni A8 section, bringing Moldova closer to the Romanian motorway network; the project includes bridges, tunnels and a Prut crossing. Digital Justice: Moldova will ratify a Council of Europe cybercrime protocol to speed up access to electronic evidence in international criminal cases. Phone Scams Crackdown: Parliament backed rules forcing telecom providers to detect and block suspicious calls, plus tighter SIM activation requirements. Anti-Corruption: CNA detained a state secretary tied to alleged bribery involving animal feed and poultry import authorizations. Transnistria Social Aid: 76.3 million lei in social benefits were paid to residents there in H1 2026, up sharply year-on-year. Security & Ukraine: President Maia Sandu condemned Russia’s strikes on Kyiv and urged stronger international pressure.