AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSchengen Pressure on Freight: Western Balkan professional drivers, including from Montenegro, protested the EU’s 90-days-in-180 rule and warned of new border blockades from Sept. 14 unless exemptions or longer stay limits are agreed, as the Entry/Exit System tightens tracking. Renewables vs Biodiversity: Montenegro is greenlighting solar plants despite warnings of biodiversity damage, with regulators citing weak or contradictory impact assessments—one case involves a project inside the Zeta River Nature Park where approvals were refused over biodiversity concerns. Energy Trade Impact (CBAM): A new regional look at CBAM says the mechanism has already reshaped Western Balkan electricity flows, cutting exports to the EU and reducing EU-to-region imports, while governments push to renegotiate terms to protect domestic power sectors. Film Industry Networking: The Montenegro Film Rendezvous expanded to seven days, pitching and connecting Montenegrin projects with international partners and funding opportunities. Maritime Disruptions: Rough seas led to canceled ferry trips in the Philippines, a reminder of how weather can quickly disrupt transport schedules.
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