AGP Executive Report
Last update: 29 minutes agoEnergy Security: Oil expert Priit Enok says Serbia, Montenegro and North Macedonia are leading on preparedness, with legislation and physical stocks already in place ahead of an Oct. 7 Belgrade Oil Forum. EU Trade Pressure: The European Commission warns that nearly a quarter of EU imports are rising “unusually rapidly,” blaming Chinese goods and pushing talks on export controls. EU Enlargement Deadlock: Ursula von der Leyen says a first step to break the Skopje–Sofia stalemate could come next week, tied to constitutional changes over Bulgarian minority recognition. Local Governance & Diplomacy: North Macedonia’s PM Mickoski references the Bled Agreement in comments on the return of Tsar Samuel’s remains to Bulgaria, a topic sparking debate at home. Security & Industry Links: US FARA filings show Skopje-based ATS Group DOOEL connected to Mercury Public Affairs via a $1.56m lobbying contract, pitching North Macedonia as a security partner. Transport & Logistics: Heavy truck traffic persists at Bulgaria–Türkiye border crossings, with restrictions on key motorway sections due to repairs. Crime Crackdown: North Macedonia’s Interior Ministry dismantled a drug trafficking and economic crimes network across 36 locations, seizing drugs, cash, weapons and vehicles.
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