Justice & EU Path: Moldova’s PM Vasile Tofan met the new Council of Europe Office head in Chisinau, Natalia Voutova, focusing on strengthening democratic institutions, justice reform, anti-corruption and human rights, with an emphasis on building trust for citizens and investors. Health System Funding: Parliament advanced amendments to the Mandatory Health Insurance Funds for 2026, increasing revenues and spending by 167.45 million lei to expand inpatient care and key services like cardiac, neurological, orthopedic rehab, dialysis and radiotherapy. Professional Credentials: New rules for recognizing qualifications earned abroad were published, including automatic recognition for certain EU/EEA/Swiss qualifications (with checks still required) and remote processing options. Crime Prevention Tech: Moldova approved changes to enable DNA results to be exchanged with other states to help prevent and investigate serious cross-border crimes, with safeguards on sensitive personal health data. Public Sector Pay: A budget rectification approved one-off allowances up to 4,000 lei for public employees, with higher amounts for teachers and healthcare/public order roles. Infrastructure for Care: Government plans a new “Moldova Project” structure to speed up strategic investments, including hospitals and irrigation, and named Mircea Eșanu to lead it. Energy Efficiency: A Court of Accounts audit says €348 million in public building energy-efficiency investments (2019–2025) reduced consumption, but lacks a unified way to prove long-term savings. Wellness & Safety Tech: Apple Watch hypertension notifications may be unavailable in 33 regions, including Moldova’s wider area, due to regulatory clearances still in process.