AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRenewables Deal: Envision Energy says the 131.25MW first phase of the Štip Wind Farm in North Macedonia has reached financial close, with 21 large onshore turbines (120-metre hub height) supplied for a project planned up to 396MW across three phases—aimed at boosting the country’s wind capacity and shifting away from coal. Energy Policy Tension: A Politico report flags EU concern that Western Balkans states could become dependent on US LNG and fossil fuels during the transition, warning that heavy new gas imports may undermine net-zero goals. Trade & Investment Links: North Macedonia’s economy ministry reports talks with Azerbaijan during the Second Azerbaijan International Investment Forum, focusing on expanding trade, investment and energy cooperation and advancing priority projects. Education Pressure: A new report highlights North Macedonia’s shrinking school network as rural schools close or merge amid low birth rates and emigration, with thousands fewer first-graders this year. Border & Logistics: Bulgarian authorities report heavy truck traffic exiting toward Türkiye at Kapitan Andreevo and Lesovo, plus single-lane restrictions on key road sections due to repairs. EU Funding Talks: EU ministers discussed the next 2028–2034 Multiannual Financial Framework and rule-of-law developments, including North Macedonia, in the General Affairs Council.
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