AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEU Accession Pressure: European Parliament rapporteur Tonino Picula says Serbia has become a “brake” on EU enlargement, warning of regression and urging rule-of-law changes. Sanctions Standoff: President Aleksandar Vučić argues Serbia’s refusal to impose sanctions on Russia is the main obstacle to opening Cluster 3, adding Kosovo would still block membership even if sanctions were adopted. Reform Messaging: Foreign Minister Marko Đurić counters that Serbia is pushing reforms “for its own sake,” citing 23 reform laws and more legislation planned, while asking why Cluster 3 is being missed. Finance Watch: Serbia’s foreign exchange reserves fell to EUR 29.6bn in June, while Fitch reaffirmed a BB+ rating with a positive outlook toward investment grade. Business & Industry: CCIS and SIPPO are building a digital platform “Sustainable Textile Serbia” to help textile firms meet new EU rules. Mining Moves: Middle Island Resources reports a large shallow gold-silver system at Bobija, and DPM Metals plans to reuse Bulgaria’s Ada Tepe processing equipment for the Coka Rakita gold project in eastern Serbia. Sports: Serbia’s Teodora Krickovic won silver at the U22 European Volleyball Championships, and Ub (SRB) took the inaugural FIBA 3x3 Caceres Challenger title.
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