AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoLabour Policy: North Macedonia and the International Labour Organization signed a 2026–2030 programme to improve job quality, workers’ rights and employment opportunities, with a focus on skills gaps, informal work and low participation among women and young people. EU Accession: EU officials reiterated that progress depends on political action and constitutional amendments, keeping the country’s membership path tied to long-delayed reforms. Relations with Bulgaria: North Macedonia’s new ambassador presented his credentials in Sofia, where Bulgaria voiced support for EU integration but again urged Skopje to meet existing commitments. Both sides pointed to the planned Corridor VIII railway tunnel as a practical area for cooperation. Regional Economy: The World Bank expects Western Balkans growth to reach 3.1% this year, but says lower trade barriers and more predictable rules are needed to support businesses and better jobs. Regional Politics: Serbia’s student-led opposition won a parliamentary majority, ending Aleksandar Vučić’s long rule and opening a new chapter for the region.
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