AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEU–Western Balkans & enlargement: The EU opened the first accession cluster talks for Ukraine and Moldova, focusing on “fundamentals” like rule of law and state functioning—another reminder that the road to Brussels is long. Skopje–Sofia EU friction: DUI deputy leader Bujar Osmani says stalled EU talks are hurting development and argues the negotiating framework with Bulgaria hinges on only two issues: constitutional amendments and the Action Plan on Minorities. Mickoski–Erdogan push investment: North Macedonia’s PM Hristijan Mickoski invited Turkish businesspeople to invest in Skopje, stressing reforms, digitized services, and the country’s “gateway” location; Turkey’s trade minister also pointed to rising bilateral trade and talks to modernize the free trade deal. Regional cooperation funding: The Interreg NEXT “Black Sea Basin” program discussed priorities and cooperation for 2028–2034, with projects spanning energy efficiency, urban development, healthcare, and regional governance. Society & culture: ReActing as a Star held its fifth edition in Slovenia, bringing together actors and filmmakers from the region including North Macedonia. Environment: A Europe-wide PM2.5 map highlights severe air-pollution impacts, naming North Macedonia’s Skopski region among the worst in 2023.
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