EU–Moldova Summit: Moldova and the EU doubled down in Brussels on speeding up accession talks, security cooperation, and reforms after the first negotiation cluster opened last week. Leaders backed a merit-based process and said reforms are already unlocking money, including €504m paid so far under the Growth Plan and another €503m due if Moldova completes remaining steps by year-end. Security & hybrid threats: The EU also announced a new €120m security package plus €11m for resilience against hybrid attacks and €17m for border infrastructure. Accession pace: EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Moldova will keep moving at its own speed after the first cluster, with progress judged on reforms rather than promises. Sovereignty Day: Moldova marked 36 years since the 1990 Declaration of Sovereignty, with President Maia Sandu and PM Alexandru Munteanu linking sovereignty to European integration and warning that Russia’s war threatens regional stability. Banca de Economii case: A verdict in the BEM loan irregularities case is set for July 30, involving former bank leadership and prosecutors alleging major losses. Border cooperation: Moldova’s Customs Service and Border Police signed a new agreement to improve information sharing and coordinated border management.