EU Accession Momentum: Hungary is signaling it may lift its veto on Ukraine’s EU bid, which would also unlock Moldova’s path since both applications move together; diplomats say the first negotiating “cluster” could be opened around June 15 in Luxembourg. EU–Moldova Jobs & Social Policy: In Brussels, Moldova and the EU held a high-level dialogue on employment, skills, education and children’s rights, with the EU backing over €27 million for jobs, better social services and protection for vulnerable people. EU Commissioner Visit: Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos is set to visit June 4-6, including the EU–Moldova Investment Conference and the Moldova Digital Summit 2026. Local Reform Focus: Moldova’s government secretary general met EU lawmakers and Commission officials, with local public administration reform highlighted as key to modernization and the European track. Agriculture Support: AIPA authorized May subsidies worth 178.49 million lei for farmers, including post-investment support, advance payments, LEADER funding and insurance premium aid. Energy Security: Moldova’s energy ministry approved a plan to raise strategic natural gas reserves to 56.3 million cubic metres for the 2026–2027 heating season. Tourism Skills Push: Chisinau hosted a national conference on domestic tourism development, focusing on workforce training, service quality and regional competitiveness.