AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEU Single Market Access: Politico reports the European Commission is drafting a “gradual integration” plan that could give EU accession candidates earlier, conditional access to the single market, research programmes and industrial cooperation—potentially including North Macedonia, if regulatory alignment and enforcement capacity are proven. Critical Minerals & Mining: The US DFC is backing North Macedonia’s Krstov Dol antimony project with $5m for assessment and feasibility, aiming to diversify supply away from China. Security & Enforcement: North Macedonia’s Interior Ministry arrested five suspected ISIS-linked figures in Skopje raids, seizing rifles, ammunition, devices and extremist materials. Energy Costs & Cross-Border Fuel: Greek households facing energy poverty are reportedly crossing into Bulgaria and North Macedonia for cheaper fuel, highlighting regional pressure on transport and household energy bills. Business & Trade Links: A Macedonian entrepreneur, Blazo Gjorev, co-hosted a BCIU business roundtable in New York during UN General Assembly week to strengthen US–North Macedonia market ties. Pharma Trade Policy: The US exempted certain speciality drugs and ingredients (including North Macedonia among eligible jurisdictions) from 100% tariffs, covering areas like orphan medicines, cell/gene therapies and antibody-drug conjugates.
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