EU Integration & Investment: Moldova is pitching its EU path at the first Republic of Moldova–EU Investment Conference in Chișinău, with officials saying the country is nearing full EU single-market integration and has secured over €1 billion in investment, including major funding for digital infrastructure, pharma, logistics, water systems, and high-value agriculture. Public Health Watch: Infant mortality is rising, with one report citing 11.8 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2024—about three times the EU average—pushing calls for answers on what’s driving the increase and what reforms will change outcomes. Tobacco & Nicotine Rules: New restrictions on smoking and vaping in public spaces are set to take effect June 24, including bans in sports grounds, transport stations, and shared building areas, plus tighter rules around nicotine pouches and penalties for violations. Social Policy & Jobs: Moldova is aligning social security and worker mobility rules with EU standards, including unemployment support for cross-border workers and people seeking jobs abroad. Health System Resilience: Moldova’s climate program discussions include plans to make the health system more resilient to climate risks, alongside waste, forests, and decarbonization projects.