Healthcare policy: Moldova’s parliament advanced EU-aligned rules for recognizing EU doctor and pharmacist qualifications, including an automatic route for harmonized professions and a national professional card system. Public health: Tobacco control is moving forward with clearer, more visible health warnings on packaging and tighter requirements for e-cigarettes and refill containers. Crime victim support: A draft law would strengthen protection, legal help, and state compensation for crime victims, adding safeguards like translation rights and interview options. Medical sector events: MoldMedizin & MoldDent 2026 opened at Moldexpo, positioning the fair as a “Medical Innovation Hub” with consultations and new healthcare technologies. Social services: Moldova is set to expand professional development and salary supplements for social assistance workers through a new qualification-grade system. Energy & resilience: Parliament plans first readings on energy communities and renewable energy licensing simplification, while the Growth Plan push targets faster delivery on projects like schools and hospitals. Regional talks: Chisinau and Tiraspol met in Tiraspol on reintegration, with the Convergence Fund spotlighted for healthcare, education, infrastructure, and social protection.