AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 minutes agoEU-Western Balkans Summit: EU leaders head to Tivat, Montenegro for talks on “shared prosperity and stability,” with Antonio Costa pushing a faster accession path for the WB6 while stressing it must stay merit-based and reform-driven. North Macedonia EU track: European Parliament lawmakers say corruption, political divisions and court problems are slowing Skopje’s membership bid, urging constitutional changes and stronger judicial independence and anti-corruption results. Roam Like at Home: The EU Council approved opening negotiations to extend “Roam Like at Home” to Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia, aiming to cut roaming charges for people travelling across the region. Migration & asylum policy: EU home affairs ministers met on Schengen, migration and internal security, including the EU migration and asylum pact and the future status of displaced Ukrainians. Regional labour focus: A Berlin Process work plan highlights employment measures for groups including Roma, as employers across the Western Balkans report labour shortages. Local culture & community: North Macedonian dance ensembles are set to join a folklore festival in Kazanlak, alongside groups from Hungary and Greece. Sports: Türkiye’s World Cup warm-up includes a 4-0 win over North Macedonia, while North Macedonia hosts FIBA U16 EuroBasket Division B in August.
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