AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEU Accession Standoff: Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski says there will be “no constitutional changes” in the form demanded for EU talks, arguing the process must be guided by principles and pointing to ECHR rulings on the Macedonian community in Bulgaria. Monetary Policy: North Macedonia’s central bank kept the key interest rate at 4.25% as inflation cools to 3.4% in June, but warned risks remain from geopolitics, energy prices, and elevated import costs. Rule of Law & Heritage: UNESCO extended protection for the Ohrid region by avoiding the Danger List, while experts warn illegal construction, wastewater problems, and uncontrolled urban pressure still threaten the lake. International Spotlight: Skopje-based documentary “The Tale of Silyan / Siljan” earned two Primetime Emmy nominations, boosting North Macedonia’s cultural visibility abroad. Regional Governance & Security: Turkey repatriated 65 wanted fugitives from eight countries, including one handed over by North Macedonia, in an operation targeting Interpol Red Notice and national-level suspects.
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