News about EU

The European Parliament’s Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs approved the digital euro on Tuesday. This is part of the EU’s effort to reduce its dependence on U.S.-controlled payment systems.

The EU is tightening regulations on electric scooters amid a rise in accidents, safety complaints, and disorderly use in urban areas.

Twenty business associations from both sides of the Dniester River have publicly declared their commitment to supporting and promoting ESG (environmental, social, and governance) principles by signing a joint declaration.

For the first time, the European Union has publicly indicated the possibility of treating Moldova and Ukraine separately in the EU accession process, even though Brussels has viewed the two countries as a single political package since the start of the war in Ukraine.

Representatives of Moldovan business associations signed a joint agreement to promote environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) principles during an event titled “ESG for Strong Business.”

The European Commission has announced a call for proposals worth 1.1 billion euros to modernize the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T), with a particular focus on rail transport, more environmentally friendly maritime transport, and military mobility. The funding will be directed toward supporting high-speed railways, the decarbonization of ports, the electrification of roads and airports, and the digitalization of freight transport. For the first time, Moldova and Ukraine will be able to participate in this program through the Connecting Europe Facility.

Following the reduction in Russian gas supplies, Europe has begun to purchase more liquefied natural gas (LNG) on the global market. However, this market remains global: European buyers are competing for the same volumes with Asian countries, where energy demand is also growing.

According to information from the Ministry of Finance, Moldova’s external public debt balance as of the end of April 2026 had increased by $151.7 million (+3.2%) since the beginning of the year, reaching approximately $5 billion. Of this amount, 93% consists of loans from the European Commission, to which Moldova’s debt has increased ninefold over the past five years.

On Monday, the Romanian parliament rejected Prime Minister Adrian Vestea’s nomination, prolonging months of political instability in the country and increasing the likelihood of early elections if the government’s second candidate also fails to win the support of lawmakers.

The market for nicotine pouches remains one of the most discussed categories in the smoke-free products sector. While some countries are introducing product standards and age restrictions, others are relying on bans. Logos Press spoke with Nick Ricketts, President of Oral Products at Philip Morris International, about which approaches are more effective, what can be learned from Sweden, and why regulation is becoming a key factor in the market’s development.

The Medicines and Medical Devices Agency has announced the launch of an internal reform following an assessment of its institutional processes. The reform is taking place against a backdrop of a significant backlog of dossiers under consideration, which has led to longer processing times due to an increase in the number of enquiries and the need to verify documentation.

The second heat wave of the month is sweeping across Europe, forcing authorities to close schools, reduce rail service, and implement emergency measures to protect the public. In the coming days, temperatures in several countries could reach 37–39°C, and in some parts of Spain, they could rise to 45°C.

According to Eurostat data, EU residents work an average of 35.9 hours per week. This figure includes both full-time and part-time workers aged 20 to 64, based on their primary place of employment.

Moldova has made significant progress in the European integration of its energy sector, both in implementing legislative reforms and in developing strategic infrastructure.

During the second EU–Moldova summit, held today in Brussels, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the allocation of new tranches of financial support for Moldova. The funds will be directed toward infrastructure development and strengthening the country’s security.

The European Union has tightened its requirements for Brazil regarding the monitoring of antimicrobial use in livestock farming. European Commission officials stated that the country has sufficient technical, financial, and production capacity to comply with European health standards. Brazil must provide official confirmation of the effectiveness of its own monitoring system.

Maya Sandu, President of the Republic of Moldova, expressed her support for the United Kingdom’s possible return to the European Union.

Elon Musk doesn’t do anything on a whim. He retweeted a post by a X user named Rothmus that analyzes the “green transition” in China and Europe (primarily in Germany).

UPDATED. Moldova is integrating the European eCall system into its 112 emergency service, which will enable emergency calls from vehicles to be automatically transmitted in the event of traffic accidents.

Romania is set to harvest a record wheat crop in 2026. According to the Argus Crop Tour forecast, the harvest will total 13.86 million metric tons, with an average yield of 5.9 metric tons per hectare. This is the highest figure in recorded history.