EU accession talk, Moldova-Romania angle: President Maia Sandu again floated reunification with Romania as a “fallback” if EU talks stall, while noting the political and legal hurdles. Parliament & social policy: Moldova passed a 3,000 lei annual support bill for 13,582 families caring for children with disabilities, and expanded protections for Moldovans abroad, covering 800,000 people via international agreements. Education & city governance: The education minister rejected a Chişinău referendum on school administration, citing unspent funds and arguing reforms will raise salaries and capacity. Culture & media: The culture ministry said it’s not banning Russian artists, but will not recommend concerts by those supporting the war; meanwhile, the government endorsed a new media law to modernize rules for digital platforms and protect pluralism. EU funds & regional context: Moldova’s CIS humanitarian fund deal was denounced by Parliament as ineffective, and Romania’s PM Ilie Bolojan is set to visit Chişinău for joint projects. Sports & community life: ARBOM will sponsor Levski Trakia (Taraclia) with 120,000 lei yearly and plans to modernize the local stadium. Diplomacy: Moldova opened its first UK honorary consulate in Manchester, boosting cultural and academic ties.