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Last update: 6 hours agoMoldova’s EU push: President Maia Sandu was awarded the European Parliament’s European Order of Merit in Strasbourg, with Roberta Metsola reaffirming support for Moldova’s accession path and Sandu dedicating the honour to Moldovans who “chose Europe” despite Russian interference. Border & travel friction: The EU says the Entry/Exit System (EES) rollout is still on—no blanket pauses—after Greece stopped collecting biometrics unilaterally, while Brussels insists only short, queue-driven suspensions are allowed. Defence industry momentum: EU negotiators struck deals to speed up defence permitting, aiming to cut red tape and unlock investment. Health access pressure: Industry warns medicine access is worsening, with average waits for new drugs hitting 532 days and calls for faster approvals. Energy security in focus: Moldova’s foreign affairs chief in Berlin tied regional energy resilience to Ukraine’s war and Moldova’s push to end Russian gas dependence. Markets & geopolitics: European stocks edged up on hopes of US-Iran de-escalation, even as bond yields rose. Sports: Arsenal clinched the Premier League title after Man City were held by Bournemouth.
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