EU Enlargement & Moldova’s Accession: Moldova opened EU accession Cluster 6 “External Relations” in Brussels, covering external relations and foreign/security/defence policy, with EU leaders calling it a major step after Cluster 1 “Fundamentals” opened last month. Security & Defence Support: The EU approved a new €120 million assistance package via the European Peace Facility to strengthen Moldova’s defence and resilience, as officials also discussed how the funds will be used. Kyiv Diplomacy: President Maia Sandu is in Kyiv for Ukraine’s Statehood Day and the Southeast Europe–Ukraine summit, while European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived to push new defence-industry initiatives and EU–Ukraine cooperation. Transnistria Reintegration: Acting PM Valeriu Chiveri met OSCE representatives, saying most Transnistrian residents support restoring unified national spaces and discussing the upcoming Convergence Fund. Border Security: Moldovan border guards foiled a scheme to smuggle 13 military-age men across the Transnistrian border, arresting organizers. Local Economy: Orheiul Vechi is turning into a tourism engine in Trebujeni, with accommodation revenues up sixfold and tourism now driving a large share of local jobs. Politics Ahead: Designated PM Vasile Tofan is wrapping consultations and is expected to present the new government lineup soon.