AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEU-Western Balkans Summit Fallout: Montenegro’s EU-Western Balkans summit in Tivat came with fresh friction after Podgorica barred 87 Serbian citizens at the airport, prompting the European Commission to stress “mutual respect and dialogue” while the bloc pushes regional cooperation. EU Enlargement Push: Leaders used the summit to renew calls for faster, merit-based EU accession, with Montenegro’s bid to join the EU by 2028 staying in focus amid wider security concerns. Franco-German Defence Shake-up: France and Germany agreed to scrap the €100bn FCAS next-generation fighter jet after Airbus and Dassault failed to resolve workshare and patent disputes, though they plan to continue parts of the “system of systems.” Travel Pressure from New Rules: Ryanair warned passengers that the EU Entry/Exit System may mean longer passport queues for non-EU travellers, including routes involving Montenegro. Regional Cooperation: Bosnia and Montenegro leaders reaffirmed plans to strengthen ties across infrastructure, energy, tourism, education and science, with a focus on the European path.
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