AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEU Enlargement Watch: The European Commission adopted a pre-enlargement package, outlining how the EU should adapt governance, policies and budgets for future expansion, with added “safeguards” for accession commitments and possible gradual integration for candidates. EU Defence Integration: Brussels also floated bringing candidate countries into EU defence programmes and structures before full membership, including using instruments like SAFE and the European Defence Industry Programme. Regional Energy Diplomacy: In Belgrade, Serbia, North Macedonia, Greece and Bulgaria agreed to deepen energy links, including the Vertical Gas Corridor and a Thessaloniki–Skopje–Niš oil-products route; Serbia said first pipes for the Serbia–North Macedonia gas interconnector will be laid next week, targeting completion in Q1 2028. North Macedonia Courts & Presidential Role: President Gordana Siljanovska said she won’t interfere in the court case involving Iva Mihaylova, stressing judicial independence after a letter from Bulgaria’s President Iliana Iotova. Sports (Nations League): Scotland’s Sebastien Pocognoli era hit a snag as Slovenia beat Scotland 2-1 at Hampden, while Switzerland beat North Macedonia 3-0 in the same Nations League window.
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