AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoEU–Serbia Tensions: EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos cancelled a planned Belgrade visit after Serbia’s handling of tributes to convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić, with reports saying even EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s Balkan tour could be derailed if Serbia remains on the itinerary. Serbian Politics: The ruling SNS formally backed President Aleksandar Vučić as its candidate for prime minister, setting up an Oct. 25 snap election amid months of protests and police moves to block demonstrators near party events in Niš. UN World Map Fight: The UN General Assembly backed an Africa-led push for equal-area world maps (Equal Earth), passing 164–1 with the US voting against; Serbia was among the abstainers, as Washington called the effort ideological. Mladić Funeral Fallout: Mladić’s burial in Belgrade is set for Sept. 7, while EU officials cite “glorification” concerns and Serbia’s political debate over the legacy continues. Business & Trade: Serbia’s exhibits cleared customs for China’s CIFIT in Xiamen, highlighting traditional crafts and investment links. Sports: Türkiye swept Serbia 3–0 to reach the European volleyball final.
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