Energy Emergency: Moldova’s parliament published a 60-day state of emergency for energy and hydrological sectors starting Sept. 26, giving authorities faster procurement and temporary rules to protect heating, drinking water, and critical infrastructure. Media Reform: Moldova adopted a new mass media law replacing the 1994 press law, adding transparency rules on media ownership and financing, stronger editorial independence, and journalist safety safeguards. Tobacco Control: New draft rules will make tobacco health warnings clearer and more prominent on packaging, with expanded warning messages. Renewables Push: Permits for renewable energy projects will be streamlined, with “acceleration areas” and set maximum timelines for approvals. Public Safety: Civil protection and fire protection rules are set to be updated to match European standards. EU & Security Cooperation: UK PM Andy Burnham highlighted Moldova’s experience resisting Russian election interference and announced a British National Center for Information Defense. Elections Watch: Moldova and Romania’s electoral authorities signed a cooperation memorandum in Bucharest to strengthen election resilience. Regional Context: Zelensky warned at the UN that Russia’s war could spread beyond Ukraine, naming Moldova among countries at risk.