AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEU-Western Balkans Diplomacy: European Council President António Costa will tour the region June 1–5, meeting leaders in Sarajevo, Tirana, Skopje, Pristina and Belgrade, then co-chairing the EU–Western Balkans Summit in Tivat on June 5, with enlargement, integration, regional cooperation and security on the agenda. EU Membership Referendum Row: North Macedonia’s government says it is not considering an EU referendum, arguing there’s no budget for one, while opposition leaders continue pushing for citizens to vote. Football (BiH vs North Macedonia): Bosnia and Herzegovina hosts North Macedonia tonight in Sarajevo ahead of the World Cup, with coach Sergej Barbarez calling it a “test of character” and promising squad rotation. Domestic Violence (Femicides): A Bitola case—31-year-old Ajnet Vejsel killed by her estranged partner—adds to calls for action after multiple femicide cases this year. Economy: North Macedonia’s retail sales rose 2.1% year-on-year in April, down from 8.1% in March, with food sales driving most of the growth. Youth Sports: Sawyer Jura has been called up to the U.S. U-20 camp in Bulgaria, where the U.S. will play friendlies against Georgia and North Macedonia.
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