EU Accession Momentum: Moldova officially opened EU accession talks for the “Fundamental Values” cluster in Luxembourg, with Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu and Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu calling it the start of a real, reform-driven process. Next Steps in Brussels: EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos said the EU will monitor implementation and expects work toward opening the other five clusters. Regional Support: Moldova–Poland parliamentary leaders adopted a joint declaration reaffirming support for EU accession and backing faster cluster openings, while stressing regional security amid Russia’s war. Institutional Security: Deputy PM Mihai Popșoi met the new head of the EU Partnership Mission to Moldova (EUPM), focusing on crisis management and hybrid threats, especially cybersecurity. Government Agenda: The Cabinet met to advance anti-money laundering, asylum, tax, transport, and social security measures, plus an air-services deal with Saudi Arabia. Economy Watch: Moldova’s GDP growth slowed to 0.4% y/y in Q1 as domestic demand cooled, with stagnation pressures continuing. Public Safety: Police report a surge in telephone scams—over a million lei lost in 24 hours—while Transnistrian officials face renewed disinformation claims about “forced reintegration.”