AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEU Accession: Bulgaria’s foreign minister rejected renegotiating North Macedonia’s EU commitments, including deferred constitutional amendments, and said Bulgarians must be included in the Constitution. Regional Ties: At a Sofia meeting, North Macedonia and Bulgaria agreed to continue dialogue and advance Corridor VIII, though their positions remain far apart. The route is increasingly framed as a strategic link for trade and security. Security: North Macedonian authorities arrested five suspects in a Skopje operation targeting an Islamic State-linked group, seizing firearms, ammunition and other equipment. Justice: A report warns that a funding shortfall has halted judicial academy admissions, while about one in three judicial posts is vacant—raising concerns about state capture and public trust. Public Health: North Macedonia plans to secure Japanese BCG vaccines after suspending use of a Bulgarian-made batch as a precaution. Culture: Skopje’s Cinematheque opened the country’s first Chinese film festival, with screenings planned in five cities.
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