AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEU Enlargement Watch: The European Commission is set to propose a major overhaul of EU decision-making to bypass national vetoes, using transitional legal provisions and wider qualified-majority voting to speed accession for countries including North Macedonia, though the plan needs unanimous approval and could face pushback. North Macedonia Transport: Skopje plans a rail link to the airport at Petrovec starting in spring 2027, aiming to cut the trip to 8–11 minutes, alongside new Skopje suburban routes and procurement of multiple-units with bicycle and pram space. EU Mobility & Jobs: Germany confirmed that citizens of North Macedonia (along with five other Western Balkan countries) can access its labour market without qualification checks under a special regulation. Road Safety Cooperation: UNITAR and FIA advanced road safety projects with a workshop in Warsaw that included North Macedonia, focusing on local interventions and Vision Zero-style prevention. Sports (Local Angle): Switzerland beat North Macedonia 3-0 in UEFA Nations League action in Skopje, while the wider Nations League slate continued across Europe. Culture & Film: Macedonian director Milcho Manchevski presented a documentary on the Kochani tragedy, focusing on victims’ stories and solidarity.
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