Energy & Weather: Moldova is bracing for shortages as the heatwave strains the regional grid. Energocom warns of a deficit tonight (18:00–21:00) and urges voluntary power cuts, while Moldelectrica says repairs are underway after severe weather damaged the 330 kV Bălți–Dnestrovsk line; officials estimate restoration may take more than a week, but final consumers were not affected thanks to reconfiguration. EU Path & Governance: President Maia Sandu says Moldova must complete most EU accession actions by Sept. 1 to unlock new negotiation steps, and she urged diaspora members to help promote Moldova across EU states. Diaspora Forum: Sandu, Speaker Igor Grosu, and PM Vasile Tofan all used the 2026 Diaspora Forum in Chișinău to call for diaspora involvement in reforms and modernization. Defense Strategy: Moldova published the 2026–2030 implementation program of its National Defense Strategy in the Official Journal, outlining modernization and EU security integration steps by 2030. Economy & Taxes: The government’s 2027 fiscal concept includes raising the personal tax exemption to 40,000 lei and proposals that could also raise property taxes up to 1% of cadastral value from 2027. Regional Trade: Ukrzaliznytsia is seeking a 50% discount on transit tariffs through Moldova as Ukraine looks for alternative export routes amid port risks. Security & Humanitarian Work: The Reintegration Policies Bureau met the ICRC mission leadership to align humanitarian efforts across Moldova, ahead of a new ICRC head taking over in August.