AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBelgrade Assembly Turmoil: The opposition left the Belgrade City Assembly after only 15 councilors voted to discuss an alleged attack by Aleksandar Šapić on councilor Tatjana Mićić, with medical reports cited for a fractured nose and jaw and an operation carried out on Oct. 5. Serbia’s Election Politics: Aleksandar Vučić said there will be no talks about federalisation or “destruction of Serbia,” while also arguing that infrastructure and services in Vojvodina can be discussed with citizens ahead of the Oct. 25 early parliamentary polls. Energy Deal in the Region: Serbia’s energy minister says pipe-laying for a gas interconnector with North Macedonia starts next week, aiming for completion by Q1 2028, as Greece and the region push wider energy links. EU Enlargement Rules: The European Commission proposes a longer “probation” period for new members, including possible suspension of voting rights and tighter safeguards for rule-of-law concerns. Kosovo Tensions: Protests over Hague-linked convictions coincide with a midnight deadline to elect a Kosovo president, raising the prospect of new elections. Media and Voting Abroad: Serbian diaspora groups appealed to the EU, OSCE and US over overseas voting barriers and time-zone rules ahead of Oct. 25. UEFA Probe: UEFA opened an ethics investigation into a halftime tunnel incident alleged during Ireland–Israel’s Nations League match in Serbia. Economy Watch: The World Bank projects Serbia growth accelerating to 3.1% in 2026 and 3.7% in 2027, citing public investment, tourism, wages and exports.
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