AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEU Accession Politics: North Macedonia’s government says it will not hold an EU membership referendum, arguing EU Growth Plan funds show “European orientation” and that there’s no money for a vote, after SDSM leader Venko Filipče demanded citizens decide. Constitutional Roadblock Debate: Filipče also renewed calls for a referendum tied to EU-required constitutional changes, while PM Hristijan Mickoski reiterated he’s ready to “pay the price” and won’t implement identity-related amendments. Regional Diplomacy: European Council President António Costa is set to tour the Western Balkans (1–5 June), including a stop in Skopje to discuss enlargement, gradual integration, regional cooperation, security and stability. Croatia–North Macedonia Ties: Croatia’s PM Andrej Plenković is visiting Skopje, with a strategic cooperation agreement expected to cover infrastructure, energy, transport and business. Cross-Border Security: Spanish police, with Europol and Serbian partners, dismantled a network smuggling Cuban nationals into Spain via the Western Balkans, with routes reportedly passing through North Macedonia.
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