AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours ago| EU Enlargement Push: European Council President António Costa will tour the Western Balkans from 1–5 June, meeting leaders including North Macedonia’s PM Hristijan Mickoski, and co-chairing the EU–Western Balkans Summit in Tivat on 5 June, with enlargement, gradual integration, security and regional cooperation on the agenda. EU Referendum Row: North Macedonia’s government says it is not considering an EU membership referendum, arguing there’s no budget for it, while opposition SDSM leader Venko Filipče calls for citizens to decide. NATO & Education: University of Kansas students took part in a NATO simulation with 32 NATO nations represented, focused on whether a cyberattack on Baltic water facilities would trigger Article 5. Local Security & Migration: Spanish police with Europol and Serbian partners dismantled a network accused of smuggling Cuban nationals into Spain via the Western Balkans, including routes through North Macedonia, with eight arrests. Regional Connectivity: Bulgaria’s transport minister discussed Corridor VIII and a cross-border railway tunnel with North Macedonia, plus aviation links and 6G protection of critical infrastructure. Sports & Culture: Kasper Schmeichel announced retirement due to a shoulder injury; meanwhile, Bio to B | Doc&Drama returns to Bologna (8–10 June) for industry networking. |
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