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The possible conclusion of a peace treaty between the U.S. and Iran before the meeting of the European Central Bank (ECB), which will be held next week, does not deprive the regulator of the grounds for raising interest rates. This was stated by Pierre Wunsch, head of the Belgian central bank, in an interview with the Financial Times, making it clear that he is strongly in favor of a rate increase.

The fate of the world economy depends on the outcome of the conflict in the Middle East, which is already holding back its growth. In the future, it could trigger recessions and significantly higher inflation, said the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).

U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration is set to impose new duties against major U.S. trading partners, including the European Union and Canada, over concerns about forced labor.

European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos will visit Moldova on June 4-6. During her visit, she will participate in two major events and will discuss with the authorities and society the country’s progress in the European integration process.

The European Commission said that it was not ready to transfer the first tranche of the €90bn loan approved for 2026-2027 to Ukraine. According to the official version, the delay in the disbursement of the first €9.1bn, which should have been received by Kiev by the end of June, was caused by its failure to fulfill “all the technical requirements” of Brussels.

Moldova reaffirms its commitment to deepen cooperation with NATO as Agne Glevetskaite begins her mandate as head of the Alliance’s Liaison Office in Chisinau. The new Head has already held a series of meetings with government representatives to discuss priorities for the period 2025-2028, with a focus on modernizing the defence sector, strengthening national resilience and implementing assistance packages.

Finland has confiscated 3.7m euros of Russian funds at the request of Ukrainian state-run company Naftohaz.

The indicator significantly exceeded the ECB’s target of 2%. The main reason was energy price inflation, which rose by 10.9% year-on-year. The preliminary data paves the way for an ECB interest rate hike at next week’s meeting. Before the conflict in Iran, inflation in the eurozone was below 2%.

The euro’s share of the global market rose slightly to around 20%, lagging far behind the dollar despite inconsistent US policy. Investors are refocusing on gold and smaller currencies, with gold’s share of total reserves exceeding the euro and government bonds. ECB President Lagarde is calling for reforms in the EU to make the euro more attractive and sustainable globally.

Brussels intends to include Rosneft and Lukoil in the 21st package of sanctions against Russia, which the EU countries expect to agree on by the end of next week.

A structural fracture is brewing in the world of Big Tech: Google actually recognizes that demand for artificial intelligence already exceeds available capacity

Norway may return to the issue of joining the EU. The country’s authorities recognize that the changed global environment and the EU’s growing trade influence are forcing Oslo to reconsider its previous approaches to relations with Brussels.

A Moldovan parliamentary delegation is on a study visit to the European Parliament. The program of the visit, organized by the Democracy Support and Electoral Coordination Unit, includes discussions on the country’s progress in the European integration process, as well as on the strengthening of cooperation between the two legislative bodies.

Iraq’s Oil Ministry announced the discovery of a major oil field in the southern province of Najaf, near the border with Saudi Arabia.

The index of business activity in the eurozone manufacturing sector, according to S&P Global surveys, fell to 51.6 in May from 52.2 in April, hitting a two-month low. The slowdown came amid stagnant new orders in May, which offset a record four-year rise in sales in April. Export orders for production declined during the month.

By 2050, more people will die each year from superbacteria than from cancer. According to Japanese pharmaceutical experts, antibiotic resistance is a “serious threat” to our health and economy.

The Republic of Moldova is among the countries where the threat of terrorist acts and other similar phenomena is minimal.

Turkey’s economy slowed in the first quarter. The central bank tightened monetary policy to reduce risks associated with the conflict with Iran. The shock caused volatility in the energy market and complicated the Turkish central bank’s efforts to curb inflation. Turkey imports a significant amount of oil and natural gas, making its economy particularly sensitive to changes in global energy prices.

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said that at this stage there are no grounds for holding a referendum in Armenia on the choice between the European Union and the Eurasian Economic Union.

As of June 1, 2026, Moldova is the 40th Member State of the European Patent Organization. This follows its deposit of its instrument of accession to the European Patent Convention (EPC) on March 25, 2026.
