EU Accession Pressure: European Parliament Foreign Affairs Committee urges North Macedonia to renew EU-related reforms, warning progress is still too slow on rule of law, judicial independence, and anti-corruption, and calling for overdue electoral changes and constitutional amendments. EU Summit Diplomacy: European Council President António Costa tells Skopje the 2022 agreements must be implemented to unlock EU talks, stressing “nothing more than that” and linking momentum to constitutional reform and dialogue with neighbours. Regional Security & Migration: A MARRI committee session in Sarajevo brings together Western Balkan officials on migration, asylum, border control, trafficking, and return/readmission, with North Macedonia among participating states. Energy Security Watch: The Energy Community reports improving gas security across South East and Eastern Europe as EU-aligned storage rules roll out, noting North Macedonia is expected to secure gas stored abroad to cover winter needs. Government Shake-Up: North Macedonia’s deputy prime minister for good governance, Arben Fetai, resigns ahead of a planned government reshuffle, with a replacement to be discussed with coalition partners. Tourism Snapshot: Eurostat data shows Albania’s overnight stays up 11.2% y/y in Q1, while North Macedonia rises just 0.1%—a reminder of uneven regional momentum. International Context: Slovakia’s president reiterates support for North Macedonia’s EU bid during an official visit, framing enlargement as fair and rule-based.