AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoJudiciary: North Macedonia may go without newly trained judges and prosecutors until 2028 after funding shortages and legal changes halted academy admissions. About one in three judicial posts is vacant, raising concerns about political influence and public trust. Public Health: The country will secure Japanese BCG vaccines for a year while checks continue on Bulgarian-made doses suspended as a precaution; officials say the affected batches had expired and were not being used. Archaeology: Researchers have uncovered a 2,600-year-old tomb in North Macedonia containing a gold mask, weapons and other artifacts, potentially belonging to an elite warrior. Travel: North Macedonian citizens can enter Italy visa-free if they hold biometric passports; older, non-biometric passports still require a visa. EU Accession: Brussels is proposing new safeguards for future members, including possible funding cuts and suspension of voting rights. North Macedonia’s accession path remains stalled amid calls for constitutional changes. Business: JYSK plans to bring its North Macedonia operations in-house from January 2027, alongside its businesses in Albania and Kosovo, with plans for further investment and store growth. Growth and Jobs: A World Bank report says reforms could lift North Macedonia’s long-term growth and create 53,000 additional jobs by 2050.
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