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The Baltic states are ready to support a U.S. military operation against Iran, but for that to happen, Washington will need to take a number of steps to ensure the security of the Baltic states.

Spain is facing new political pressure within the European Union over the migration crisis in Ceuta. Following statements by Italian Prime Minister Giorgi Meloni calling for a review of Madrid’s participation in the Schengen Area, Finland has taken a similar stance.

European countries are increasingly turning to an unusual tool to combat wildfires: controlled grazing by sheep and goats. Against the backdrop of more frequent extreme droughts and heat waves, this traditional method is once again becoming part of modern forest protection strategies.

The National Employment Agency will provide employment services to EU citizens. These citizens and their family members will be able to register with the agency as unemployed, undergo vocational training, and receive appropriate support in finding employment.

The Republic of Moldova and the German federal state of Bavaria will establish an intergovernmental commission to promote economic cooperation, attract investment, and expand business ties.

Against the backdrop of mass attempts by illegal migrants to break into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, Italian government officials called for tough measures against Madrid, including a review of the terms of Spain’s participation in the Schengen Area. At the same time, Rome announced its readiness to strengthen the protection of its own borders.

The Moldovan Parliament has ratified two European conventions: one on the protection of animals during international transport and one on the protection of farm animals.

The new Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova, Vasile Tofan, believes that the percentage of citizens in the Republic of Moldova who would vote for unification with Romania is less than 40 percent, but that this figure will rise.

Moldova intends to become an attractive location on the map of European film and television productions. Parliament has ratified the Council of Europe Convention on the Co-Production of Audiovisual Works in the Form of Series.

The right of a suspect, accused person, or defendant to remain silent and not to testify against themselves will be further enshrined in national legislation in accordance with European Union standards. The relevant bill was introduced by State Secretary of the Ministry of Justice Mihai Georgescu and passed on first reading.

Ukraine, Romania, and the Republic of Moldova, with the support of the European Commission, have agreed to step up the development of alternative export routes through Danube ports amid the temporary closure of Ukrainian ports due to intensified Russian attacks. During a joint meeting, the parties discussed measures designed to ensure the continuity of exports and enhance the resilience of supply chains.

More than 9.15 million lei have been invested in the renovation and equipping of the State Labor Inspectorate’s offices in the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection building in Chisinau. This investment complements broader support for reform and the development of an inclusive labor market in Moldova.

Moldova’s promised energy transformation has not yet brought relief to consumers. Not only has it failed to reduce the burden, but it has also raised new questions: how are rates set, how effectively is money being spent, and why do citizens always bear the cost of reforms? A meeting of the parliamentary committee on the economy, budget, and finance, convened to review the National Energy Regulatory Agency’s (ANRE) report on its work over the past year, clearly demonstrated the deep divide between the official rhetoric of energy independence and the economic reality that the opposition is trying to expose. 

RunPay has received authorization from the National Bank of Moldova to provide Open Banking services to its customers.

More than 30 inspectors from the National Food Safety Agency, with consulting support from an expert from Croatia, participated in the development of an assessment procedure, classification, and modernization of authorized enterprises in the milk and meat processing industries, in accordance with European directives. The draft document was prepared during a seminar organized by ANSA’s central office.

Mutual recognition of court rulings between Moldova and other states party to the treaty will enhance legal protection for businesses in cross-border disputes. Judgments rendered in one country may be enforced in another. The relevant law has been adopted by Parliament in its first reading.

The government approved regulations on the criteria and procedures for accrediting the Agency for Agricultural Interventions and Payments, Financial Management, Oversight, and Transparency.

The European Investment Bank will provide a preferential loan of 150 million euros to fund the “Livada Moldovei II” project. The government ratified the financing agreement between Moldova and the EIB today.

Moldova will receive loans and grants totaling 130 million euros from the European Union and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development to implement the “Moldova – Sustainable Water Supply for Irrigation Project.” This is provided for in the draft loan agreement approved by the Moldovan government at today’s meeting.

Ukraine’s state-owned railway carrier, JSC “Ukrzaliznytsia,” has launched a series of talks with logistics market operators aimed at increasing the throughput capacity of railway border crossings. The first phase begins on July 29 with a meeting on crossings with Poland, followed by meetings with Romania and Moldova on July 30, Hungary on July 31, and Slovakia on August 4. The Moldovan side would be wise to decide by tomorrow whether it has any interest in this dialogue.