AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUS–Balkans Corridor 8 Push: The US State Department says it’s making Corridor 8—a transport and energy link between the Adriatic and Black Seas—a strategic priority, shifting from “state-building” to stability, trade, and partnerships, with local governments expected to solve more of their own problems. EU Money for Reform: The European Commission released Growth Plan funds: €49m to Albania, €44.2m to Montenegro, and €65.7m to North Macedonia, tied to competitiveness, innovation, education, and digitalisation. Border Pressure on Trade: Transport groups across Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro warn new EU rules for drivers and stricter Schengen controls could slow goods, raise costs, and hit regional competitiveness. Democracy Watch: An OSCE PA delegation led by Montenegro’s Jevrosima Pejović wrapped a pre-election visit to Armenia ahead of the 7 June vote. Energy Transition Reality Check: At Belgrade Energy Forum, speakers flagged how CBAM is already destabilising electricity market liquidity and cross-border trade.
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