AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEU Accession Pressure: The European Parliament’s AFET committee urged North Macedonia to renew its EU reform push, warning progress is still too slow on rule of law, judicial reform and anti-corruption, while flagging polarization and overdue electoral changes. EU Enlargement Momentum: European Council President António Costa told Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski that Skopje must implement the 2022 agreements to unlock EU talks, stressing “nothing more than that.” Roaming Deal Talks: EU ambassadors approved negotiations to end roaming charges between the EU and Western Balkans countries, including North Macedonia, with formal Council approval expected on 4 June. Energy Security: The Energy Community says gas security across South East Europe is improving as storage rules are implemented, and notes North Macedonia is expected to secure gas stored abroad equivalent to at least 15% of average consumption. Tourism Snapshot: Eurostat data show Albania’s overnight stays rose 11.2% in Q1, while North Macedonia’s growth was just 0.1%. Skopje Culture: The Albanian Book Fair 2026 will be held in Skopje’s Skanderbeg Square from June 4–7, bringing about 55 publishers from North Macedonia, Kosovo and Albania.
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