AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMedia Ownership Watch: The European Federation of Journalists says it’s worried about the uncertainty facing outlets in Serbia and the region after United Group sold Adria News Network (ANN) to Alpac Capital, warning this could hit editorial independence and pluralism. EU Accession Pressure: Serbia’s EU path is under scrutiny as the European Parliament’s foreign affairs committee prepares a June 3 vote on a report saying rule-of-law and democracy reforms are slowing or reversing, with media conditions called “appalling.” Energy Security Moves: Serbia is pushing new gas interconnections with North Macedonia and Romania within two years, while the environment ministry starts the formal Environmental Impact Assessment for a Hungary-to-Novi Sad oil pipeline route. Transport Corridor Plans: Serbia has published details for a high-speed rail upgrade on Corridor 10 through North Macedonia, triggering the transboundary EIA process near the Tabanovce crossing. Diplomacy: Serbia’s foreign minister Marko Djuric tells Slovakia accession should be judged on “effectiveness,” and a UAE call with President Vučić focused on economy, development and renewables. Regional Sanctions: The U.S. is reviewing whether Milorad Dodik’s recent actions warrant re-listing on sanctions.
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