AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEU-Western Balkans Summit in Tivat: Leaders meet in Montenegro today to push faster, “merit-based” enlargement, with talks expected to focus on gradual integration, the Growth Plan, and security and resilience against cyber threats, hybrid attacks and disinformation. Franco-German enlargement overhaul: Germany and France have circulated a non-paper backing “gradual integration” for Western Balkans states and Moldova, aiming to simplify steps and speed deeper single-market links while keeping full membership tied to reforms. Montenegro’s accession momentum: EU officials say Montenegro and Albania are moving into later phases, with Commissioner Marta Kos stressing progress but warning rule-of-law and judiciary work remains. Security tensions around the summit: Serbia’s Vučić says Montenegrin crime clans tried to arrange his assassination, while Montenegro has barred dozens of Serbian nationals over security concerns ahead of the gathering. Regional politics and diplomacy: Bulgaria’s Radev will attend, and Macron is in Montenegro ahead of the summit, pledging French support for Montenegro’s EU path.
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