AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFood Exports: Bulgaria rejected and will return 21 tonnes of North Macedonian apples after tests detected a pesticide banned in the EU, following an earlier rejection of peppers over excessive residues. Trade and Growth: The World Bank forecasts Western Balkan growth of 3.1% in 2026, with North Macedonia expected to grow slightly above that rate. But costly regulations and border procedures are limiting exporters’ competitiveness despite strong regional trade. Jobs and Skills: North Macedonia’s new 2026–2030 programme with the ILO links employment reforms to business development, vocational training and workers’ rights, as firms contend with labour shortages and skills gaps. Manufacturing Investment: North Macedonian company ATS Group reported $170,000 in US lobbying expenditure in the third quarter, focused on investment and manufacturing. The spending has remained unchanged since early 2025.
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