AGP Executive Report
Last update: 37 minutes agoEU Growth Funding: The European Commission released €44.2m to Montenegro under its Program for Reforms and Growth, adding to €89.3m already received—payments tied to progress on operational competitiveness and innovation. Transport Pressure: Regional carriers warn that stricter EU driver rules (90/180 stay limits and the Entry/Exit System) could slow goods flows and raise costs, hitting already strained border operations and driver shortages. Tourism & Jobs: Montenegro is entering summer with a growing seasonal-worker gap, pushing employers toward easier foreign hiring—while tourism demand keeps climbing. Energy Security: The US backs new gas projects across the Western Balkans, including plans involving Montenegro, as countries try to cut Russian reliance. Local Risk Watch: A Faro wildfire has reignited concerns that rent-a-car firms park vehicles on farmland near residential areas, with residents calling for clearer rules.
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