AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSerbia’s EU path and reforms: EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen begins a Western Balkans tour in Tirana, telling Albania it’s “among the frontrunners” but stressing more work on judiciary, elections and environmental protection—plus the need to actually implement reforms. Belgrade politics and violence claims: Lawyer Ivan Ninić says Belgrade Mayor Aleksandar Šapić’s days are “numbered,” arguing he’s lost independent control after joining SNS and alleging police “preferential treatment” in the case involving injured councilwoman Tatjana Micic. Energy security and sanctions: Caretaker energy minister Dubravka Đedović Handanović says the US OFAC extended NIS’s operating licence until Oct. 30, while Serbia expects a Russia gas deal extension on similar terms for winter. Gas and power investment: Serbia, EPS, Srbijagas and SOCAR sign a shareholders’ agreement to build a combined-cycle gas plant near Niš, with Serbian firms holding 50%. Corruption pressure: Transparency International data shows Serbia slipping to 116th on the Corruption Perception Index, and a separate report says Constitutional Court judge Maja Popović bought an apartment not listed in her property records. Student-led politics: A new academic letter backs the Student List, arguing for a corruption-free Serbia and institutions that work in the public interest. Sports (Serbia in focus): Germany coach Jürgen Klopp faces Serbia in the Nations League and says he won’t lobby over Manchester City’s guilty verdict; meanwhile, Djokovic starts his China Open comeback with a win over Nuno Borges.
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