EU Enlargement Safeguards: EU enlargement chief Marta Kos says the Commission will push legally binding “no more Viktor Orbán” safeguards, including a 15-year probation for new members that could mean losing voting rights or EU funds for democratic backsliding. EU-Moldova Accession Momentum: Brussels plans to adopt the 2026 Enlargement Package on Oct 28, with roadmaps for Moldova and others, while Commissioner Kos signals possible opening of more negotiating clusters next week. Growth Plan Cash: The EU released another €157m to Moldova after Chișinău met 18 Growth Plan reforms, bringing total performance-based support to about €661m. Security Pressure: EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warned Russia is intensifying hybrid operations, citing drone and missile violations of Moldovan airspace; PM Vasile Tofan says neutrality doesn’t mean being defenseless and calls for stronger defense capacity with EU support. Anti-Corruption: Prosecutors and NAC searched the ANSA Leușeni–Albița border post over alleged payoffs of €500–€800 for superficial checks, with one suspect detained. State Pay Controversy: A parliamentary inquiry says directors at some state firms earn up to 8x more than average staff, with appointments and pay allegedly not tied to merit. New Presidential Cabinet Head: Maia Sandu appointed Mihaela Fedoseev as head of the President’s Cabinet.