AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDigital Media Governance: UNESCO backed 197 multi-stakeholder recommendations to improve rights-based governance of digital platforms and online media across Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia. Online Child Safety: UNICEF reports about 20 million children aged 12–17 in 21 countries faced tech-facilitated sexual exploitation or abuse in a year, with nearly 60% of cases on mainstream social media; in North Macedonia, the risk of suicidal thoughts was reported as more than eight times higher. Youth & Hate Speech: Makedonski Telekom launched a nationwide campaign, “Break the Circle of Violence. Don’t Be the Audience,” to curb youth violence and online hate as the school year starts. EU Path & Constitution: As North Macedonia marks 35 years of independence, EU membership remains tied to unresolved constitutional amendments linked to the 2022 Bulgaria compromise. Finance Scrutiny: Hungary opened a criminal probe into Eximbank deals, including a €1bn North Macedonia loan, after an internal audit flagged alleged irregularities. Connectivity Push: 4iG and SpaceX plan Starlink Mobile expansion, with next-gen V2 broadband directly to phones planned for Montenegro and North Macedonia.
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