AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBilateral Diplomacy: Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in closed-door talks in Istanbul, with both sides stressing expanded cooperation on trade, investment, infrastructure, energy, tourism, education and defense. EU Accession Process: The EU opened the first cluster of accession negotiations for Ukraine and Moldova, focusing on “fundamentals” like rule of law and democratic institutions—another reminder that the Brussels road is long for the Western Balkans. Regional Security & Cyber: Croatia hosted the Combined Adriatic Cyber Endeavor 2026, bringing together cyber teams from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and others, plus U.S. National Guard partners. Wildfire Preparedness: North Macedonia launched a recruitment drive to bring back former police, army and firefighting personnel for the summer wildfire season, offering field roles and €2,150 for three months. EU Path Politics: DUI deputy leader Bujar Osmani said Albanians are frustrated by stalled EU talks, arguing the negotiating framework hinges on constitutional amendments and the minorities action plan. Business & Investment: Mickoski also invited Turkish businesspeople to invest in North Macedonia, pitching the country as a gateway to European markets. Cross-Border Funding: Skopje-linked partners discussed priorities under the Interreg NEXT “Black Sea Basin” program, including energy efficiency, governance and social integration projects.
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