Disinformation Crackdown: President Nicuşor Dan warned that online disinformation in Romania is now coordinated, tech-enabled and multi-sector, calling for a faster, human-centric and strategically coherent response from state institutions. Government Formation Stalemate: After Parliament dismissed the Bolojan-led coalition, parties are still negotiating over who can form the next cabinet, with Liberals, USR, UDMR and PSD all signaling red lines and AUR pushing for a seat-based deal. Public Sector Pay Talks: Labour ministry talks with unions on the unified public-sector salary bill continue by sector, with healthcare, social assistance and culture in focus. Moldova Funding Freeze: Romania’s DRRM suspended the 2026 project funding session for support to Moldovan citizens after a Bucharest Court of Appeal decision, leaving the timetable unclear. Cybercrime Case: A Romanian access broker, Catalin Dragomir, was sentenced in the US to 56 months for selling intrusion access tied to an Oregon state network and other victims. Regional Energy: Moldova raised its gas transit discount via the Vertical Gas Corridor to 90%, while auctions suggest Ukraine has not resumed imports via the route. Culture & Diplomacy: Bulgaria will be guest of honour at Bucharest’s Bookfest, while Moldova opened its first UK honorary consulate in Manchester.