AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEU Language Rights: The European Parliament adopted amendments urging North Macedonia to ensure Albanian-language exams in state testing, including the Bar Exam, stressing practical implementation of the Ohrid Framework Agreement and equal opportunities for Albanian students. EU Accession & Identity: At VMRO-DPMNE’s anniversary event, PM Hristijan Mickoski demanded EU guarantees that no new bilateral conditions be added, calling Macedonian identity, language and culture “indisputable.” Parliament Vote on Progress: MEPs approved North Macedonia’s 2025 EU progress report, calling for constitutional amendments to open the first negotiating cluster and keeping references to the Bulgaria-North Macedonia historical commission. Border Tensions: The Macedonia Foundation called off a planned June 21 peaceful civil blockade at Bulgaria–North Macedonia border crossings after an appeal from the Bulgarian embassy. Diplomatic Incident: Bulgaria condemned an arson attack on its embassy vehicles in Skopje, demanding a swift and fair judicial process. Culture & Grants: Open call announced for “Connections Through Culture 2026” grants (£5,000–£15,000) supporting cross-cultural creative collaborations.
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