Government Formation Watch: Romania’s PM-designate Adrian Vestea submitted his governing programme and minister list to Parliament, but the vote is still shaky as AUR leader George Simion says his party will walk out if the cabinet vote goes ahead tonight. Parliamentary Hearings: Vestea’s ministers-designate faced specialist committee hearings, with Development minister Romeo Lungu pitching NRRP delivery and administrative reform as key priorities. EU Fiscal Pressure: Reuters frames Vestea’s confidence bid without a clear majority as an EU credibility test tied to deficit correction and recovery funds. Moldova Angle: The programme explicitly targets deeper Romania–Moldova energy interconnection and continued support for Moldova’s EU path and rule-of-law agenda. Black Sea Security: Romania received its first post-communism corvette, “Rear Admiral August Roman,” from Turkey, while President Nicuşor Dan and Erdoğan also discussed expanding strategic cooperation. Economy & Finance: CNAS chief Horatiu Moldovan urged medicine pricing reform to speed access to innovation, and Romania’s banking sector rejected ROBOR manipulation claims. International Connectivity: Azerbaijan and Telecom Armenia signed a deal to route Armenia’s international internet traffic via Azerbaijan, a major geopolitical shift.