AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoNorth Macedonia–Turkey Ties: Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and urged deeper cooperation on trade, investment and infrastructure, with a focus on creating jobs and a predictable business climate. Business Forum Push: At the Türkiye–North Macedonia Business Forum in Istanbul, Mickoski invited Turkish investors, calling Skopje a gateway to European markets, while Turkish officials discussed expanding transport corridors and rail cooperation. EU Enlargement Watch: The EU opened the first of six accession negotiation clusters for Ukraine and Moldova, but the long road remains a live issue for the Western Balkans, including North Macedonia. EU Border Friction for Travelers: With the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) still causing delays, travel coverage highlights North Macedonia as a budget-friendly alternative for summer trips. Governance & Rights Debate: Former foreign minister Bujar Osmani said stalled EU talks are hurting development and argued that only two Bulgaria-related issues are “indispensable” for North Macedonia’s negotiating framework. Regional Environment: A report on air pollution links PM2.5 exposure to major premature-death burdens, naming North Macedonia’s Skopski region among the worst affected in 2023.
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