AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEU-Western Balkans Push: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen begins a Western Balkans tour in Tirana, backing Albania’s EU bid while warning “there is still work to be done,” as protests erupted outside Rama’s office. EU Single Market Plan: Brussels is drafting “gradual integration” for EU candidate states—early single-market access and research participation—tied to security and foreign-policy alignment. Skopje Sports Spotlight: Scotland’s new boss Sebastien Pocognoli heads to Skopje after a 0-3 home loss to Switzerland and a four-game scoring drought; captain Andy Robertson is set to reach 100 caps, with Scotland aiming to break the run against North Macedonia at the Tose Proeski Arena. North Macedonia Legal Watch: In Kočani, the Iva Mihaylova case saw another long hearing, including extra questioning of a forensic doctor and concerns about gaps in the investigation. US-Backed Minerals: The US is funding assessment work for North Macedonia’s Krstov Dol antimony project to diversify supply away from China. Border/Travel Notes: Heavy freight queues hit Bulgaria’s Kapitan Andreevo and Lesovo crossings with Türkiye, while other regional border traffic is reported normal.
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