AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoGovernment Accountability: North Macedonia’s deputy prime minister for good governance, Arben Fetai, resigned ahead of a planned reshuffle, with PM Hristijan Mickoski saying a replacement will be discussed with coalition partners. EU Enlargement & Diplomacy: European Council President António Costa said this week’s EU summit with Western Balkan candidates is meant to prove enlargement is “real,” co-chairing a leaders’ meeting in Montenegro; Costa also met regional leaders including a stop in Skopje. EU Migration Rules: The EU agreed tighter migration and return rules, including stricter obligations for people ordered to leave—an issue closely watched across the Western Balkans. Energy Transition: North Macedonia’s JETIP just transition platform reported 1.7bn euros in identified projects, with financing secured for about 460m euros and major renewable capacity plans. Political Parties: Ziadin Sela’s Alliance for Albanians split has now produced a new party, the Albanian League, formally launched at a Tetovo congress. Regional Security & Info Space: An International IDEA report warns foreign-linked actors use environmental and identity issues to spread disinformation across the Balkans, including North Macedonia. Sports (World Cup build-up): Turkey beat North Macedonia 4-0 in a friendly as both sides prepare for the 2026 World Cup.
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