Prime Minister Talks in Limbo: President Maia Sandu launched consultations to nominate a new PM, but opposition factions are boycotting. “Democracy at Home” showed up with a symbolic pie and demanded Igor Grosu be named; Our Party, MAN, and others say the process is just a formality and call for professionals or early elections. Gagauzia Power Struggle: Moldova’s Constitutional Court struck down parts of Gagauzia’s role in elections and appointments, limiting the autonomy’s influence over the electoral commission and police/intelligence-related posts. EU Path Moves Forward: Moldova’s reforms are over 90% on track for the first half of 2026, supporting a request for the next Reform and Growth Facility tranche; separately, the EU plans to open Cluster 6 (External Relations) for Ukraine and Moldova on July 14. Money Laundering Rules: Parliament approved Moldova’s National Program for preventing and combating money laundering, terrorist financing, and weapons proliferation for 2026–2030. Transnistria Watch: Vehicle registration data show growing use of Moldovan national plates by left-bank residents; meanwhile, separatist “Transnistria” cut subsidized business loan support, squeezing local entrepreneurs. Trade & Diplomacy: Moldova-China ties got a boost in talks, while exports in the first half hit over 35 billion lei, led by sunflower seeds and cables.