AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEU Enlargement Talks: Ursula von der Leyen pushed North Macedonia and Bulgaria toward fresh talks to unblock Skopje’s EU path, urging direct engagement in Sofia after Sofia demanded constitutional changes and recognition of Bulgarians as a community. Diplomacy & Heritage: Bulgaria received Tsar Samuel’s remains from Greece with state honours, a move that angered North Macedonia and reignited disputes over shared history. Migration & Jobs: Germany plans to cut work-visa approvals for Western Balkans from 50,000 to 25,000 per year from 2027, raising concerns for sectors like construction that rely on foreign workers. Energy Poverty: OECD data shows 38% of Albanian households and 40% in Kosovo can’t keep homes warm; North Macedonia’s figure is 23%, highlighting the region’s heating affordability crisis. Security & Rights: Turkish police records reportedly profiled 207 university students over alleged Gülen links tied to relatives, adding to scrutiny of Ankara’s crackdown. Football (Skopje): Scotland beat North Macedonia 2-0 in the Nations League, with Andy Robertson and Kieron Bowie starring as the new Scotland coach Sebastien Pocognoli got his first win.
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