AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSerbia’s Pressure Campaign: Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić escalated tensions ahead of Saturday’s student protests by suspending trains to Belgrade and closing key roads, while also organizing a pro-Vučić rally in North Macedonia’s Kumanovo—claims opponents link to Deputy PM Ivan Stoilković. Skopje’s Domestic Stakes: North Macedonia’s government approved a Draft Law on Games of Chance that restores a 3% levy stream to the Film Agency, aiming to revive domestic production after a decade-long funding cut. EU Money, Uneven Progress: The European Commission released Growth Plan funds to Albania, Montenegro, and North Macedonia, while Serbia was left out for unmet reform conditions—raising pressure across the region. Security & Influence: A North Macedonia presidency IT worker is under investigation over alleged copying of secret data for a foreign intelligence service, amid wider fears of Serbian and Russian influence. Regional Connectivity: Bulgaria and North Macedonia used NATO foreign ministers talks to push Corridor VIII, including steps toward a cross-border rail tunnel.
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