AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWater Safety in Gostivar: North Macedonia police are investigating a suspected mass water poisoning after more than 1,000 people were treated for vomiting, diarrhea and severe stomach pain; a temporary ban is in place on drinking from the town’s public supply while the Public Health Institute tests water samples. EU Rule of Law Watch: The European Commission’s 2026 Rule of Law Report says reforms across the bloc and candidate countries, including North Macedonia, are moving but remain uneven, with judicial and anti-corruption progress not consistent everywhere. Election Reform Deadlock: North Macedonia missed an EU deadline as parties failed to agree on diaspora voting rules; the government backs electronic and postal voting, while opposition parties warn about ballot secrecy and fraud risks. Diplomacy & Business: India’s President Droupadi Murmu will visit Moldova, North Macedonia and Romania from July 19-25, with meetings and a business forum in Skopje aimed at boosting trade, technology and people-to-people ties. Public Health Policy: Western Balkan governments, including North Macedonia, agreed to ban smoking and e-cigarettes in all public spaces, backed by a regional enforcement network. Regional Governance: A new protocol between Bulgaria and North Macedonia signed in 2022 is still cited in Skopje as an obstacle to EU talks.
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