AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEU Enlargement & Diplomacy: European Council President António Costa kicks off a Western Balkans tour June 1–5, stopping in Skopje on June 2 to meet PM Hristijan Mickoski ahead of the EU–Western Balkans Summit in Tivat on June 5. Rail Connectivity: Serbia’s environmental process for a Corridor 10 high-speed rail upgrade through North Macedonia moves forward, with a double-track electrified line planned and major tunnel changes near the border at Tabanovce. Energy Security: Serbia’s energy ministry says new gas interconnections with North Macedonia and Romania are a priority, with two links targeted in the next two years to diversify supply and strengthen resilience. EU Politics at Home: Bulgaria’s foreign minister tells Skopje not to seek conflict with Sofia and to focus on fulfilling EU commitments, warning progress has stalled. Legal/Extradition Watch: Reports say former PM Nikola Gruevski obtained Hungarian citizenship in 2022, complicating extradition; North Macedonia’s PM says the government has no information confirming it. Sports & Youth: Turkey hosts North Macedonia in a friendly Monday, while U.S. youth squads include players with North Macedonia ties for June camps and friendlies. Press Freedom: A global ranking shows press freedom at a 25-year low, with most countries in “difficult” or “very serious” categories.
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