Energy Transition: North Macedonia’s Just Energy Transition Investment Platform (JETIP) has reached €1.7bn in identified projects, with financing already secured for about €460m; the portfolio includes 252 MW of public-sector renewables (solar, wind and storage), led by the 134 MW Bitola 3 solar plant backed by EBRD and KfW, while the private sector has mobilised over €210m for renewables. Transport & Rail: Serbia has published early steps for a transboundary environmental impact process tied to modernising Corridor 10 rail through North Macedonia into a double-track electrified line, with new alignments to replace speed-limiting tunnels. Gas Security: Serbia’s energy ministry says new gas interconnections with North Macedonia and Romania are planned within two years to diversify routes and strengthen supply security, alongside upgrades to transport capacity, compressor stations and storage. Energy Cooperation (Bilateral): North Macedonia and Croatia signed a strategic cooperation framework, including an energy-sector memorandum aimed at boosting regional interconnections and energy security. EU Policy Watch: EU committee discussions note North Macedonia’s accession process remains at a standstill, as enlargement and Western Balkans progress are assessed. Industry Demand Signal: Retail sales in North Macedonia grew 2.1% year-on-year in April, with food, beverages and tobacco showing the strongest turnover rise. Connectivity for Consumers: Roaming data prices were cut for spusu customers in North Macedonia and Serbia, with some destinations priced at £2 per GB.