AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEU Enlargement Safeguards: The European Commission is pushing “no more Viktor Orbán” safeguards for future members, including a 15-year probation period that could strip voting rights or EU funds for democratic rule-of-law breaches. Montenegro EU Path: EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says Montenegro’s EU accession by 2028 is “within reach,” citing over 90% of Growth Plan commitments and promising new internal-preparedness assessments plus country roadmaps. Berlin Process Uncertainty: Civil society and negotiators say the Berlin Process needs re-energising as trust in the Western Balkans slips, while Montenegro and Albania move ahead faster than the rest. Energy Crisis Preparedness: An oil expert says Serbia, Montenegro and North Macedonia lead on crisis readiness through legislation and physical oil stocks, stressing solidarity over just national reserves. Health & Food Safety: EU experts are set to assess antimicrobial resistance in Albania, focusing on surveillance, labs, stewardship, infection control, and a One Health roadmap. Climate Resilience Funding: UNDP is rolling out a $5m Balkan Climate Adaptation Futures push in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia to test and scale local solutions.
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