Constitutional Court Selection: Parliament approved in first reading a draft law to make nominating Constitutional Court judges more transparent and competitive, with public notices and consultations starting three months before a term ends. Fiscal & Tax Overhaul: The government presented a 2027 fiscal policy draft in Parliament, aiming to raise the personal exemption and adjust VAT/excises and income rules; MPs also debated a broad tax and customs simplification package, with opposition promising amendments. EU Parliamentary Links: Moldova’s Parliament reshuffled international delegation leadership: Adrian Băluțel became co-chair of the Moldova–EU Parliamentary Association Committee, while other committee and friendship-group chairs were reassigned. Integrity Authority Decision: The National Integrity Authority refused to open a conflict-of-interest probe into Chisinau mayor Ion Ceban over alleged loans involving city hall employees, saying no personal interest influencing duties was found. Cadastral Access & Land Readjustment: MPs backed a draft law to expand access to cadastral information for specific professional roles and to regulate land readjustment procedures and registration of resulting plots. Security & War Spillover: Moldova disputed claims that Zelensky’s plane was “almost hit” by a drone, saying airspace was temporarily closed after a drone alert and there was no direct threat to the aircraft. Energy & Infrastructure: Energocom reported August gas purchases at €57.80/MWh, while Moldovan Railways outlined new logistics investment options to strengthen the rail link to Giurgiulesti Port. Defense Cooperation: Moldovan troops joined the Strong Griffin 2026 exercise in Lithuania, training alongside partner forces.