Thursday evening in Brussels, Colonel Michaël Randrianirina met with Kaja Kallas. Madagascar's head of state and the European Commission's vice-president held extensive talks on elections. Other cooperation matters were not overlooked, but the transition's political calendar dominated discussions. The European Union says it is ready to support Madagascar, as Kaja Kallas reaffirmed. For his part, the Refondation president was clear: the country primarily needs electoral expertise and financial support. Nothing more, nothing less. During the meeting, the colonel outlined the timeline already submitted to SADC in February. He emphasized national consultation, now entering its concrete phase. Everything starts from fokontany and rises to the national level. Meanwhile, electoral governance reform is advancing. Both initiatives must lead to elections before the end of 2027 and a return to constitutional order. The schedule is precise. A referendum or constitutional election between May and July 2027, followed by the presidential election before December. After the SADC summit in August, the head of state had even declared that the electoral commission must be ready for voting by July 2027. The overhaul of the electoral roll is underway, and time is pressing. However, the FFKM's schedule could complicate everything. Christian churches are behind schedule, announcing their resolutions only after May 2027. Yet these conclusions must inform constitutional projects. The margin is shrinking. On TV5 Monde, Justice Minister Fanirisoa Ernaivo confirmed that the first vote will indeed be the referendum or constitutional election. Before leaving for Europe, the president completed a series of consultations with political forces, civil actors, and defense and security forces—all offering their views. Many insist on electoral commission reform. Yet this same institution is already preparing lists and must organize 2027 elections. One question remains unanswered: who will have the final say? Consultation participants or those in national dialogue, presented as sovereign and open to all citizens? Beyond the ballot box, the meeting also underscored the European Union's weight. A long-standing commercial and financial partner, it already finances infrastructure like RN6. Colonel Randrianirina called on European investors to come in greater numbers, seeking jobs for young people. The 2025 mobilizations, driven by youth, have already attracted global attention, as Kallas noted. European support, if realized, could accompany both electoral reform and expanded economic cooperation. The timeline remains subject to national consultation's uncertainties. But Brussels's signal is clear: Europe is closely following Madagascar's path.