AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEurovision Return: North Macedonia has confirmed it will come back to Eurovision in 2027, after a four-year absence, with MRT saying it has had positive talks with the EBU and that the broadcaster will send an entry to next year’s contest in Sofia. Skopje Tensions: A bar-exam language protest by Albanian law students has escalated into a wider political flashpoint, with clashes, arrests, and UÇK symbolism raising fears of deeper ethnic and diplomatic faultlines. EU Money, Uneven Access: The European Commission released €65.7m to North Macedonia under its Reform and Growth Facility, while Serbia was left out for unmet criteria, keeping more funds on hold. EU Enlargement Debate: Bulgaria says it won’t allow renegotiation of the EU framework for North Macedonia, as Germany pushes a faster “associate” style path for Ukraine and other candidates. Transport Pressure: Regional carriers warn new EU driver rules and border frictions are worsening shortages and delays, threatening supply chains across the Western Balkans.
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