AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDefense & Industry: EU ambassador Luigi Soreca said around 200 Western Balkan firms can produce NATO-standard ammunition, with Serbia and Bosnia leading capacity; the EU has backed the region with €98m in security support, including €35m for Bosnia, while Montenegro is moving closer to EU membership. Energy & Grid: Albania’s push for Energy Community “projects of interest” includes expanding the Moglica pumped-storage plant (1,620 MW, ~€1.79bn), a new 400 kV Albania–Kosova interconnection, and upgrades to 220 kV lines linking Bosnia, Montenegro and Albania. Renewables & Environment: Montenegro has approved solar plants despite warnings about biodiversity damage, keeping the debate on how to balance clean energy with nature protection. Tech & Connectivity: Hungary’s 4iG plans a regional energy portfolio for Central and Eastern Europe and the Western Balkans, exploring SMR cooperation via a letter of intent with X-Energy, while also signing with SpaceX for Starlink Mobile and “sovereign” satellite communications. Tourism & Air Links: Montenegro and Kyrgyzstan discussed boosting tourism ties and direct flights, as Montenegro’s tourism dependence remains a recurring economic risk theme. Shipping & Disruption: Ferry services in Montenegro were not the focus this week, but regional logistics disruptions were highlighted elsewhere in the Adriatic/sea transport coverage.
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