AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEU Enlargement: EU ambassadors agreed to open the first accession talks cluster for Ukraine and Moldova, starting with “fundamentals” like rule of law and public administration—another reminder that North Macedonia’s own EU track remains slow and politically contested. Turkey–North Macedonia Economy: Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski invited Turkish investors in Istanbul, pitching Skopje as a gateway to European markets; officials also discussed boosting trade toward a $2bn target and modernizing the free trade deal. Regional Security & Training: North Macedonia took part in the multinational “Platinum Wolf 26” exercise, aimed at interoperability and peace-support readiness. Wildfire Preparedness: Skopje is recruiting former police, army and firefighting personnel to strengthen the summer firefighting response, with specialized equipment and field teams. EU–Bulgaria Dispute: Former foreign minister Bujar Osmani says the EU negotiating framework hinges on only two Bulgaria-related conditions—constitutional amendments and the minorities action plan—and argues sequencing should follow Sofia’s consent. Public Debate: A new regional report warns that media in the Western Balkans faces political pressure and disinformation, with North Macedonia named among affected countries.
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