AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEU Accession Push: EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos urged North Macedonia to adopt agreed constitutional amendments to unlock the next phase of talks, saying progress is now “in writing” but depends on the constitutional step. Border Tensions: Three North Macedonian officials were reportedly stopped at Albania’s Qafë Thanë border crossing and later told they were banned, with suspicions linked to protests in Tirana. NATO & Defence Burden-Sharing: Coverage from the Ankara summit highlights pressure on allies to meet higher defence spending targets, with North Macedonia listed among members at the 2% level; leaders also discussed deterrence, industrial capacity and support for Ukraine. Digital Rights in the Region: BIRN warns digital repression is worsening across the Western Balkans, documenting widespread online fraud, harmful behaviour and attacks on civic actors. Public Health Watch: WHO warns of Europe’s “deadliest weeks” as extreme heat returns, with North Macedonia mentioned among countries needing stronger heat-response plans. Local Economy & Connectivity: AEK reports North Macedonia’s mobile market shrank to 1.97 million active lines in Q1 2026. Culture: Skopje hosted a regional orchestral collaboration uniting performers from Skopje, Sofia and Thessaloniki.
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