AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEU Accession Talks: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met North Macedonia’s PM Hristijan Mickoski in Skopje and urged direct talks with Bulgaria to unblock the EU path, with Brussels insisting constitutional recognition of Bulgarians is the key step before negotiations can move forward. Diplomacy & Rail Corridor VIII: Mickoski said von der Leyen advised Skopje to seek a meeting with Bulgaria’s foreign minister in Sofia on Oct 7-8, tied to Corridor VIII, as both sides look for a way to restart the stalled process. Historical Row With Bulgaria: Bulgaria received Tsar Samuel’s remains from Greece with full state honours in Sofia after an exchange deal, a move that has reignited identity and history disputes in North Macedonia and added pressure to the already frozen EU track. Trade Pressure From Brussels: The EU warned that nearly a quarter of its imports are growing unusually fast, with Chinese goods flagged as the main driver—an issue likely to shape regional economic and policy debates. Security/Foreign Lobbying: Reporting based on U.S. FARA filings says a Skopje-based private defense firm (ATS Group) paid Mercury Public Affairs under a $1.56m contract, positioning North Macedonia as a security partner.
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