Constitutional Court Reform: Moldova’s parliament adopted in second reading a draft law to make the selection and appointment of Constitutional Court judges more transparent, with a structured, competitive process starting three months before a mandate ends. Energy & Security: Moldova recorded 44 airspace violation incidents since the start of 2026, with drones and missile fragments among the main objects; meanwhile, border police found drone fragments near Briceni and urged people not to approach debris. Gas Price Transparency: The government says it will actively seek cheaper gas and better contract terms (including from the US, Azerbaijan, Qatar and Turkmenistan) and publish results with maximum transparency once offers are concrete. EU Path & NATO Position: Prime Minister Vasile Tofan told Bloomberg Moldova won’t seek NATO membership, while also stressing the need to maintain close relations with NATO countries. EU Funding Progress: Moldova says it has completed 95% of actions under the EU-backed Growth Plan, with a monitoring committee meeting in Chisinau. Romania Link: Parliament ratified a Moldova-Romania agreement on strategic transport infrastructure, tied to TEN-T connectivity. Diplomacy: Mihai Popșoi met Azerbaijan’s FM in New York on strengthening strategic partnership, including energy and renewables cooperation. Public Sector Pay: A law published in the Official Journal will fund one-off allowances for public-sector workers, starting October 2026. Culture & Sports: Astra Film Festival 2026 announced its competition lineup; UEFA Nations League returns with Moldova set to play in the week’s fixtures.