AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEU Enlargement & Governance: The European Commission is preparing a decision-making overhaul aimed at speeding up EU action for a future 30+ member bloc, using legal “bridging” steps to reduce veto bottlenecks—an issue directly tied to Montenegro’s accession roadmap. Accession Timetables: Brussels is shifting from open-ended talks to clearer, measurable roadmaps for Montenegro and other advanced candidates, making the “destination” more visible and politically actionable. Energy Security & Gas Rules: The Energy Community Gas Forum pushed for common cross-border gas rules, coordinated pipeline operations, and closer follow-through on EU network codes—highlighting how fragmentation raises risk. Renewables Push in the Western Balkans: A regional energy conference in Budva (Oct 6–7) targets 20 GW of new renewables by 2040, bringing policymakers and investors into practical deal-making. Montenegro Digital Infrastructure: Montenegro plans to sign a contract before end-2026 for 4iG to build and operate a central government data centre, consolidating systems and strengthening cyber protection. Waste & Recycling Gap: Western Balkans waste policy remains weak: over 83% of municipal waste still goes to landfills, while recycling lags far behind EU levels. Food & Cost Pressure: Euronews Business reports food prices rising faster than minimum wages in many European countries, underlining affordability pressure that also hits the region’s consumers.
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