AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoIndependence Tensions: Serbia’s Aleksandar Vucic says he will skip Montenegro’s 20th independence celebrations in Podgorica, calling it “secession from my Serbia” and “spitting” on his people—while Montenegro pushes ahead with its EU agenda. EU Money, EU Pressure: The European Commission released €44.2m to Montenegro under the Reform and Growth Facility, adding to €89.3m total, as Brussels links payments to reforms in innovation and education/digitalization. EU Path, Faster Options: Five EU states (including Austria and Czechia) back “step-by-step” access to the single market for Western Balkans candidates, aiming to keep momentum and reduce outside influence. Regional Politics: Serbia’s president is set to attend the EU–Western Balkans summit in Tivat on June 5 after talks with EC chief Ursula von der Leyen. Workforce Crunch: Montenegro employers warn of a growing seasonal labor shortage and increasing reliance on foreign hiring ahead of summer.
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