AGP Executive Report
Last update: 1 hours agoEU Accession Deadlock: Ursula von der Leyen urged North Macedonia to take a key step to unblock talks with Bulgaria, saying Skopje must amend its Constitution to formally recognise Bulgarians as a community; Mickoski accepted the advice and ordered a request for a bilateral meeting next week in Sofia. Bulgaria’s Position: Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova said Sofia is open to talks without ultimatums or leaving EU policy, while insisting the enlargement process can’t ignore EU values and calling for resolution of specific cases. Historical Row Intensifies: The return of Tsar Samuel’s remains from Greece to Bulgaria—after an agreement and a state ceremony in Sofia—sparked fresh media and political backlash in North Macedonia, where Samuel is also claimed as part of shared history. Sports—Nations League: Scotland beat North Macedonia 2-0 in Skopje, with Andy Robertson’s 100th cap celebrated and Kieron Bowie scoring early; the result came as Sebastien Pocognoli sought his first win since taking over. Regional Context: The EU chief also highlighted enlargement roadmaps and Montenegro’s “within reach” 2028 target during her Western Balkans push.
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