AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEU Enlargement Watch: The European Parliament adopted reports on Western Balkans countries, urging sustained rule-of-law, anti-corruption and democratic reforms, while warning reform fatigue and political instability could slow accession; for North Macedonia, MEPs stressed constitutional changes needed to open the first negotiating cluster and kept language tied to the Bulgaria-North Macedonia historical commission. Reform Pressure: A separate EU warning says North Macedonia is falling behind on judicial independence and corruption cases, criticising Criminal Code changes and urging action on hate speech, air pollution and constitutional amendments. Diplomatic Tensions: Reactions continued after an arson attack on two Bulgarian Embassy vehicles in Skopje, with Bulgaria summoning Skopje’s charge d’affaires and EU lawmakers calling for a firm European Parliament response. Local Court Ruling: A court in Tetovo reversed a 2007 renaming, restoring Yugoslav-era street names and removing Albanian historical names. Energy & Economy: ESM signed a World Bank grant to prepare the REK Bitola 1 cogeneration upgrade, while the central bank raised the key interest rate to 4.25%. Border Cooperation: North Macedonia approved joint border checks with Albania at Qafë Thanë to reduce waiting times.
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