AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEU Accession Block: Serbia’s next EU negotiation step is stuck as eight member states oppose opening Cluster 3, citing rule-of-law concerns and Belgrade’s lack of sanctions against Russia, with the issue set for COREPER and likely to stay contentious. EU Membership Pressure: The European Parliament backed Serbia’s progress report but warned reforms are not translating into results, stressing measurable change on judiciary independence, media freedom, anti-corruption, and democratic institutions, while linking progress to normalization with Kosovo. Fiscal Fallout: Hungary’s new government says Serbia-style “inherited chaos” is real in its own budget too—its audit found the true 2026 deficit is 8.3%, far above the prior target, with credibility issues blamed for higher investor risk. Energy Shock Watch: A Middle East flare-up is pushing oil and gas prices higher, rattling European markets and reviving fears of sticky inflation. Mining Update: DPM Metals reports stronger second-quarter gold-equivalent output, driven by Chelopech performance and ramp-up at Vareš. Belgrade Development: Belgrade city council moves toward housing growth with plans for about 230 units on 40 acres in southern Belgrade. Sports: Novak Djokovic survives a five-hour Wimbledon quarter-final to reach the semis against Jannik Sinner.
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