AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoGovernment & Elections: North Macedonia’s election law debate stalled in parliament after the opposition filed thousands of amendments, with a fight over diaspora e-voting and fears of “controlled voting” and abuse. EU Accession & Funding: Western Balkan states face possible loss of EU Growth Plan money if reform targets aren’t met by July 15, with North Macedonia among the frontrunners likely to receive more—while others risk cuts. EU Politics & Minorities: A deregistered Bulgarian cultural group in Bitola urged Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski to “tell the truth” after an EP report, arguing it supports constitutional recognition of Bulgarians and stronger minority-rights protections. Local Governance & Infrastructure: A severe storm flooded parts of Skopje, turning major roads into impassable stretches and triggering major traffic chaos. Foreign Policy & Diplomacy: Qatar took part in a Skopje forum on sustainability and resilient institutions, attended by PM Mickoski and foreign ministry officials. Digital Security: A malware campaign tied to “SharkLoader” reportedly reached victims including North Macedonia, using fake installers to deliver malicious tools. AI & Youth: UNICEF says children in North Macedonia and elsewhere are adopting AI rapidly—raising concerns as safeguards lag behind.
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