AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoNATO Readiness Shift: NATO says European allies will replace about $40–50B of U.S. planes, ships and drones being pulled from crisis response allocations, as Mark Rutte reassures partners in Brussels. EU Accession Pressure: Bulgarian MEPs warn North Macedonia can’t start EU talks without Sofia-backed constitutional changes, while another MEP pushes back against blaming Bulgaria for the EU stalemate. Cyber Security for Ukraine: The EU approved Ukraine’s entry into the EU Cybersecurity Reserve, enabling emergency support for large-scale cyber incidents via trusted providers. Regional Cyber Drills: Croatia hosted CACE 2026, a major Adriatic cyber exercise with North Macedonia and other Balkan partners plus U.S. National Guard teams. Tech & Business Links: North Macedonia’s PM invited Turkish investors in Istanbul, pitching Skopje as a gateway to EU markets, while Türkiye-North Macedonia trade talks target a $2B goal. Remote Work Reality Check: Eurostat data shows remote work stays very low in North Macedonia (1.9%), far below northern EU leaders. Media Freedom Watch: Montenegro’s journalists’ safety index report flags 13 2026 cases of attacks and pressure, with North Macedonia scoring higher in the regional ranking. AI Roadmap: Erdoğan unveiled Türkiye’s five-year AI plan, targeting major investment in data centers, cloud and AI infrastructure. Energy Research Push: Greece, Cyprus, Israel and the U.S. launched the East Mediterranean Energy Center (EMEC) to back energy security, research and innovation.
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