EU–Moldova Accession Momentum: EU High Representative Kaja Kallas condemned a Russian drone violation of Moldova’s airspace and reiterated EU support for Chisinau’s resilience as the 10th EU–Moldova Association Council advanced the Growth Plan. Moldova Funding Boost: The Commission released a €157m installment after Moldova delivered 18 reform commitments, with leaders aiming to finish technical work by early 2028 and be ready for EU membership by 2030. Ukraine Negotiations Watch: Hungary is expected to lift its veto on opening the next two Ukraine/Moldova negotiation clusters next week, but the move hinges on a Ukrainian parliamentary vote on Oct. 12 tied to minority education language rules. EU Border Security Push: The Commission added €130m for counter-drone and border management capabilities under BMVI, building on earlier allocations. Spain Politics—Housing Crisis: Spain’s PM Pedro Sánchez called a snap election for Nov. 29 after parliament rejected emergency housing measures, as protests over evictions and rent pressures intensify. Tech & Privacy Regulation: Norway proposed a temporary ban on smart glasses in selected public places, citing privacy risks from hidden recording. Trade Defence Plan: France and Germany urged a faster EU trade response tool to counter “market distortions” like dumping and subsidies, ahead of EU leaders’ China-focused summit talks.