AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEU Defence Prep: The European Commission proposes bringing candidate countries, including North Macedonia, gradually into EU defence programmes before full membership, using tools like SAFE loans and the European Defence Industry Programme. EU Enlargement & Identity: President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova says EU integration can’t be treated as only a bilateral Bulgaria–North Macedonia issue, and questions the role of protocols and Bulgaria’s unilateral language declaration. Energy Diplomacy: Energy ministers from Serbia, North Macedonia, Greece and Bulgaria meet in Belgrade to push regional gas and electricity corridors, energy security and resilience. Court Independence: Siljanovska-Davkova says she won’t interfere in the court case involving Bulgarian-North Macedonian citizen Iva Mihaylova, citing separation of powers. EU Accession Talks With Bulgaria: Foreign ministers may meet in Sofia on Thursday as the EU urges dialogue to unblock North Macedonia’s path to accession negotiations. Governance & Jobs: A World Bank report argues North Macedonia can raise growth and job creation through governance reforms, private-sector support and skills building. International Legal Pressure: The U.S. DOJ announced election-related charges against a North Macedonian national for alleged non-citizen voting. Regional Watch: Germany plans to cut work-visa approvals for Western Balkans from 50,000 to 25,000 in 2027, raising concerns for sectors including construction.
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