AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEnergy & Infrastructure: Greece and North Macedonia reaffirm the Greece–North Macedonia natural gas interconnector is still on schedule, with completion expected in 2027, after talks in Skopje between DESFA and NOMAGAS leaders and North Macedonia’s energy minister. EU Accession & Funding: Hungary agreed to open another EU accession cluster for Ukraine but keeps opposing any acceleration, while the EU is also set to reallocate Western Balkans reform funds toward “frontrunners” like North Macedonia, Montenegro and Albania after missed targets. Politics & Elections: Parliament’s debate on a new election law was suspended after thousands of opposition amendments, with a key dispute over diaspora e-voting and concerns about safeguards and party financing. Governance & Integrity: A think-tank warns that integrity failures in North Macedonia go beyond corruption and points to ethics breakdowns inside institutions meant to uphold standards. Security: Researchers report a new malware loader, SharkLoader, using fake Cisco AnyConnect and Google Update installers, with alleged victims including North Macedonia. Education & Society: Trakia University says 972 foreign students from 57 countries are enrolled for 2025/2026, highlighting international study links across the region. Sports: North Macedonia advanced in FIBA EuroBasket 2029 pre-qualifiers after beating Ireland 77-56, keeping a perfect run.
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