AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEU Enlargement & Skopje-Sofia Talks: At the SEECP summit in Sofia, North Macedonia’s FM Timcho Mucunski said Skopje and Sofia share interest in the EU path, while Bulgaria’s President Iliana Iotova urged North Macedonia to meet EU membership criteria, including constitutional changes linked to the 2022 “French proposal.” Regional Connectivity Watch: A European Court of Auditors review warns Western Balkans transport projects—covering North Macedonia among others—are unlikely to meet the EU’s 2030 network deadline due to delays, weak oversight, and sustainability concerns. Energy & Industry: YESS Power commissioned a 30 MW solar battery storage system in North Macedonia, described as a first grid-scale facility for the country and the wider region. Investment Climate: Reporting says North Macedonia’s push for higher-quality foreign investment is increasingly tied to EU accession progress, as FDI fell sharply in 2025. Geopolitics: Twenty-two countries, including North Macedonia, condemned Iran’s “lethal plotting” and warned Tehran to stop attacks “on our soil.” Culture: Kyustendil’s second Colors of Kyustendil International Graffiti Festival runs June 12–14 with free admission and legal graffiti walls.
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