AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEU Accession Blocked: Hungary has reportedly stalled a key procedural step needed to open further EU negotiating chapters for Ukraine and Moldova, after opposing a joint letter that requires unanimous approval—raising fresh doubts about Kyiv’s push to open all six clusters by mid-July. Border System Backlash: Airports and industry leaders say the EU’s Entry/Exit System isn’t working smoothly, with long queues and missed flights reported just before the summer travel rush. Bulgaria–Skopje Tensions: Bulgaria’s parliament speaker Mihaela Dotsova met North Macedonia’s Afrim Gashi, warning of rising anti-Bulgarian incidents and insisting EU accession conditions from 2022 aren’t up for renegotiation. Corruption Probe Demand: North Macedonia’s opposition is calling for an investigation into alleged undeclared business links to Bulgaria tied to the government secretary general, Igor Janushev. Ohrid Under Pressure: Calls are growing to protect the Ohrid region as uncontrolled construction and tourism strain threaten UNESCO status. Pollution Watch: A Bankwatch report says Western Balkans coal plants, including in North Macedonia, are still breaching sulphur dioxide limits—years after deadlines.
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