AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEU Enlargement Push: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged the EU to speed up Western Balkans accession, saying Montenegro should join before the end of the decade and not be held back by slower candidates. Energy Upgrade: CGES signed a €25m AFD-backed loan to modernise the Perućica and Pljevlja 2 substations, boosting hydropower integration and grid resilience. Renewables Deal: Masdar and EPCG agreed on 150 MW of solar plus pumped-hydro storage exploration over 400 MW, as part of a wider 2 GW renewable push. EU Accession Friction: Croatia blocked a step in Montenegro’s talks over six unresolved demands, including war-crimes and property claims, putting the 2028 target at risk. Media Rights: The EU warned Serbia and Montenegro over reciprocal journalist entry bans, saying restrictions on media work clash with candidate-country values. Visa Policy Shift: Montenegro extended visa-free entry for Turkish citizens only until Oct. 31, while introducing visas from Nov. 1 for Russians, Belarusians, Chinese, Saudis and Turks. Health Law: Parliament adopted paid “menstrual leave” for women with secondary dysmenorrhea, granting two days per month. Culture: Montenegro’s film 15 and a Half won a special mention at Croatia’s Cinehill Film Festival.
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