Romania Ties: Moldova’s new PM Vasile Tofan arrived in Bucharest for his first official foreign visit, meeting Romanian President Nicușor Dan, interim PM Ilie Bolojan, and parliament leadership to push transport, energy, investment and regional security cooperation. Education & EU Path: Moldova will launch an EU-funded European Affairs master’s programme for 2027–2028, with semesters split between Chisinau and partner universities in Strasbourg, Padua and Tartu. Independence 35 Campaign: Parliament kicked off “I Am Moldova 35 Generation,” inviting citizens born in 1991 to send messages ahead of a solemn event on Aug. 26. Energy Watch: The Energy Ministry urged voluntary electricity saving during peak hours after low Danube flows affected regional power output, warning prices could rise. Reintegration & Peace Zone: Deputy PM Valeriu Chiveri delivered messages of appreciation to peacekeeping forces in the Security Zone and backed a shift toward an international civilian mission. Human Trafficking: Prosecutors identified 32 trafficking victims in Moldova in the first half of 2026, warning most cases go unreported. Regional Security/Trade: Moldova and Türkiye discussed expanding trade and defense-industry cooperation in Ankara. Public Sector Pay: A new wage law for the public sector is set to enter public debate next September, aiming for fairer, clearer pay scales.