AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUS–Pharma Relief: The US Commerce Department says it will charge 0% ad valorem tariffs on select speciality drugs and ingredients from India and 19 other jurisdictions, including North Macedonia, covering rare-disease medicines, infertility treatments, cell/gene therapies, antibody-drug conjugates and even related components—an important boost for the sector as Washington prepares a 100% levy on other patented pharma imports from Sept. 29. EU Enlargement Mechanics: EU leaders are set to get a proposal for a “radical” decision-making overhaul to speed up enlargement without changing the Lisbon Treaty, using legal bridging clauses to reduce veto-driven delays—aimed at countries like North Macedonia, which remain blocked by some member states. Courtroom in Kočani: The trial of Iva Mihaylova (dual citizen of North Macedonia and Bulgaria) continued for over 10 hours, with the next hearing set for Nov. 9; Bulgarian MP Angel Georgiev was reportedly denied entry to attend. EU Accession Roadmaps: Politico reports the EU is preparing phased accession “roadmaps” with indicative timelines for Ukraine, Moldova, Montenegro and Albania, while North Macedonia is not included yet. Skopje Region Diplomacy: China’s ambassador visited a renovated rural primary school in Kičevo supported by the Diplomatic Charity Bazaar.
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