EU Enlargement & History Row: The European Parliament is set to debate and vote on Ukraine’s EU report on 7–8 July, with critics warning Poland’s push to link Volhynia and UPA commemoration to Ukraine’s accession risks turning enlargement into a historical dispute. Protests & Political Control: A separate commentary argues violence at boulevard protests was staged, pointing to masked men, a pre-brought coffin, and claims that Sali Berisha has effectively taken control—while organisers blame police provocation. Diplomacy: Qatar and North Macedonia held political talks in Doha and signed three agreements covering foreign-ministry consultations, diplomatic training, and visa-free entry for holders of diplomatic/special/official passports. Energy Infrastructure: Greece and North Macedonia reaffirmed the gas interconnector schedule, saying the project is expected to be completed in 2027. EU Funds & Reforms: Western Balkan governments face potential losses of EU Growth Plan money if reform targets aren’t met by 15 July, with Kosovo singled out for possible cuts. Local Politics: Parliament’s debate on a new election law was suspended after thousands of amendments, with opposition accusing the government of creating room for fraud via diaspora e-voting rules. Health System: A new assessment highlights ongoing structural problems in North Macedonia’s healthcare—underfunding, staffing shortages, uneven regional access, and patient out-of-pocket costs.