AGP Executive Report
Last update: 31 minutes agoGovernment Reshuffle: North Macedonia PM Hristijan Mickoski unveiled a limited cabinet reshuffle, adding the small Democratic Party of Turks with one minister without portfolio, scrapping the deputy PM post for good governance, and shifting roles after Arben Fetai’s resignation over prolonged absence. Local Impact & Infrastructure: A severe storm hit Skopje on July 1, flooding major roads like Srbija Boulevard and triggering major traffic chaos as drainage systems were overwhelmed. EU-Integration Politics: Mickoski says a principle agreement is in place with coalition partners VLEN and ZNAM on ministerial distribution, with new names expected after VMRO-DPMNE’s executive committee meeting. Governance & Transparency: A new BIRN report warns that freedom of information is still routinely blocked across the Western Balkans, including North Macedonia, despite more requests being filed. Security & Migration: Frontex flags continued visa-free abuses by citizens of China, Russia and Turkey using the Western Balkans as a springboard into the EU. NATO Defense Focus: NATO parliamentary leaders meeting in Istanbul called for stronger defense capabilities and alliance unity ahead of the Ankara summit.
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