AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoGreen City Finance: EBRD and the Green Climate Fund have doubled concessional financing for the Green Cities programme to €174 million. North Macedonia is among 15 eligible countries, with support available for urban infrastructure, climate planning and green finance. Food Exports: Bulgaria rejected a 21-tonne shipment of North Macedonian apples after tests found an EU-banned pesticide. The fruit will be returned, following an earlier rejection of peppers over excessive pesticide residues. Trade and Growth: The World Bank forecasts Western Balkans growth of 3.1% in 2026, but says regulatory costs and border procedures are holding back exports and jobs. North Macedonia is expected to grow a little over 3%. Jobs and Skills: North Macedonia’s new 2026–2030 labour programme links employment reforms with business development, skills training and stronger worker protections, addressing labour shortages and skills mismatches. Regional Connectivity: Bulgaria says work on the planned Corridor VIII cross-border railway tunnel is progressing, calling it a boost for regional economic ties and transport links.
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