AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEU-Western Balkans Summit in Tivat: EU leaders and Western Balkan candidates met in Montenegro to push a faster, more credible enlargement path, with gradual integration ideas floated by France and Germany and a renewed focus on reforms, security, and regional cooperation. North Macedonia’s EU diplomacy: Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski held talks with French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on the sidelines, stressing support and “European prospects” for North Macedonia. EU accession momentum for the region: Montenegro’s leaders said EU membership by 2028 is “within reach,” while the summit also highlighted practical incentives to reward progress before full membership. Historical dispute stalls: A Bulgaria–North Macedonia joint historical commission meeting in Skopje ended “without results” over textbook treatment of the Ohrid Archdiocese. People-to-people cooperation: The EU Delegation in Skopje and Albania’s embassy organized a bicycle tour around Lake Ohrid for Europe Day, promoting sustainable mobility and cross-border ties. Security concern in the region: Reporting around the summit also noted stepped-up security and a foiled disruption plot, underscoring the high-stakes geopolitical backdrop.
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