AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEU Accession Push: The European Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee urged North Macedonia to speed up EU-related reforms, stressing gaps in rule of law, judicial independence, and anti-corruption, and calling for constitutional amendments to unlock the first negotiation cluster. EU Talks Momentum: The EU Council has started formal preparations for accession talks with Moldova and Ukraine, with talks potentially beginning June 15. Regional Security & Migration: A MARRI committee session in Bosnia and Herzegovina brought together Western Balkan officials on migration, asylum, border control, trafficking, and returns, with North Macedonia among participants. Energy & Gas Security: The Energy Community says gas security across South East and Eastern Europe is improving as EU-aligned storage rules advance, including plans for North Macedonia to secure gas stored abroad. EU Roaming Deal: EU ambassadors approved talks to end roaming charges with the Western Balkans, including North Macedonia, aiming for domestic prices next year if negotiations finish in 2026. Aviation Watch: European airport traffic fell 0.7% in April 2026 y/y, while Albania, North Macedonia, and Moldova still posted growth. Sports (Local Event): North Macedonia will host FIBA U16 EuroBasket Division B in Gevgelija and Skopje, August 6–15.
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