Romania-Serbia Energy Links: Romania’s ambassador in Belgrade met Serbia’s mining and energy minister to discuss a new gas interconnection, including Serbia’s ~13 km pipeline to the Romanian border and next-year works, framed as supply diversification and energy security. Moldova Energy Shock: Moldova declared a 60-day emergency in energy and hydrology after proposed tariff hikes, with the political focus now on what concrete protections will follow for households and businesses. Education Protest: Romanian pupils wore black to protest a mandatory school uniform bill, arguing it limits self-expression even as supporters cite discipline and reduced visibility of income gaps. UN Child-Safety Push: At a UN panel in New York, Queen Mathilde and other leaders backed stronger international standards for safer digital systems for children amid AI-driven risks. Bucharest-Moldova EU Track: Commentary on Moldova’s place in Romania’s 2026-2028 governing programme highlights the gap between ambitious EU-integration targets and measurable results. International Politics Row: Greece denied a Wall Street Journal claim that the US ambassador said Washington could help topple governments, while the report also referenced Romania’s recent government fall. Justice & Rights: A Romanian-linked UN crime congress item put Romania among participating justice officials, while a separate story spotlighted gendered online culture amid rape-related charges.