Romania–Moldova Solidarity on 9/11: President Nicușor Dan marked the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, calling Romania a “reliable and trusted partner” of the United States and pointing to the strategic partnership signed in 2011. Legal Accountability in Romania: Raed Arafat, head of the Department for Emergency Situations, was indicted in a smuggling case tied to a UK helicopter purchase and VAT evasion; he says the charges are unfounded and won’t resign. Moldova Reintegration Push: Deputy PM Valeriu Chiveri says the 5+2 format is no longer workable and that Chisinau is shifting toward direct talks with Tiraspol plus gradual economic, fiscal and educational rapprochement. Parliament-to-Parliament Ties: Romanian senators met Moldova’s parliament leadership in Chisinau to deepen legislative cooperation and discuss support for Moldova’s lawmaking process. Security Flashpoints: Polish PM Donald Tusk warned that recent drone incidents near Ukraine’s borders with Moldova and Poland could foreshadow intensified Russian provocations. EU Crisis Response Spotlight: EU Commissioner Hadja Lahbib praised Romania’s wildfire and emergency response record, highlighting how often Bucharest both requests and provides help under the Civil Protection Mechanism. Environment Court Case: Romanian prosecutors charged Kronospan subsidiaries over alleged carcinogenic emissions and falsified environmental records to conceal pollution.