AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEU Growth Plan Watch: Brussels says the Western Balkans Growth Plan is delivering uneven results, with Montenegro, Albania and North Macedonia “broadly on track” while Serbia, Kosovo and Bosnia lag behind as reforms unlock performance-based EU funding. Rule of Law Pressure: The EU’s 2026 Rule of Law Report flags ongoing political pressure on Serbia’s judiciary and concerns over media enforcement and electoral roll audits, while also reviewing Montenegro and other candidates. Montenegro’s EU Path: Montenegro is also in the spotlight as it closes more EU negotiation chapters, reinforcing its “frontrunner” status. Inflation Snapshot: Kosovo recorded the highest consumer inflation in the Balkans at 6% in June, with Montenegro at 3.6% and Serbia at 2.7%. Local Environment: Ulcinj’s salt flats—key for migrating birds—are fading fast since salt production stopped in 2013, raising fears for a vital habitat and local livelihoods. Tech & Access: Telegram’s t.me shortlinks went offline after US Treasury sanctions targeted a VPN network, with the Montenegro-based domain registry applying a global DNS block.
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