AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEU Accession Talks: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met North Macedonia’s PM Hristijan Mickoski in Skopje and urged a direct push with Bulgaria next week to break the deadlock. Brussels says Skopje must take a “final step” to open the “fundamentals” cluster, tied to constitutional recognition of Bulgarians as a community. Diplomacy in Focus: Mickoski instructed his foreign minister to request a bilateral meeting with Bulgaria during a Sofia visit, while Bulgaria’s President Iliana Iotova said talks must follow EU enlargement rules and called for resolution of outstanding issues. Historic Remains Row: Bulgaria received Tsar Samuel’s remains from Greece in a major state ceremony in Sofia, escorted by fighter jets and followed by public honours—an event North Macedonia’s media linked to disputes over shared history and political pressure. Sports, Skopje Spotlight: Scotland beat North Macedonia 2-0 in the Nations League in Skopje, with Andy Robertson celebrating his 100th cap as Kieron Bowie scored early and John McGinn added a second-half penalty. Regional Context: The EU also signalled momentum on enlargement planning, including pre-enlargement reviews, while Montenegro targets EU membership by 2028.
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