AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEU Accession Push: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says Montenegro is being prepared to take over EU external borders and “in time” join Schengen, pointing to a new border police building and a National Coordination Center in Podgorica. EU Negotiations Calendar: EU enlargement talks may see two more negotiating clusters opened for Ukraine on Oct. 13, while Montenegro is expected to close three chapters. Berlin Process & Reforms: At the Berlin Process ministerial in Pržno near Budva, EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos called 2026 a record year and urged Montenegro to finish remaining chapters by mid-October, tying enlargement to security and economic resilience. Regional Transport & Logistics: Croatia signed an initiative for an Adriatic-Ionian railway corridor linking Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania and Greece, aiming to boost freight and passenger connectivity and attract joint investment. Smart Infrastructure Orders: Beam Europe secured about $4m in smart city infrastructure orders across the Western Balkans, including Montenegro, supporting transport, telecoms and utility projects. Cybercrime Case: Montenegro extradited an Iranian national (Amir Barati) to the US over alleged hacking that targeted universities and companies, with losses cited above $3.4bn.
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