AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEU Accession Push: The EU has agreed to open the first accession talks cluster for Ukraine and Moldova, with negotiations expected to focus first on rule of law and core reforms—while the long timeline remains a familiar challenge for the Western Balkans. Skopje-Turkey Business Drive: North Macedonia’s PM Hristijan Mickoski invited Turkish investors in Istanbul, pitching Skopje as a gateway to European markets and pointing to reforms like digitised services and fewer procedures. Wildfire Readiness: Skopje is recruiting former police, army and firefighting personnel to strengthen the summer wildfire response, offering €2,150 for three months for field roles. Regional Transport Warning: A new EU audit says Western Balkan countries, including North Macedonia, are at risk of missing the 2030 deadline for key transport network projects due to delays and weak project readiness. World Cup, With a Macedonian Angle: Türkiye’s World Cup return kicks off against Australia in Vancouver, and Türkiye’s warm-up wins included a victory over North Macedonia.
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