AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBelgrade’s Big Science-for-Policy Moment: The World Congress of Economists (IEA) opened in Belgrade with 1,000+ participants and Nobel laureates, tackling “globalism vs nationalism” and the role of AI, trade, and labor in the next economic order. Serbia’s Growth Push: President Aleksandar Vučić said Serbia is among Europe’s fastest-growing economies in Q1 2026 and expects to move into the top three, with IMF forecasts pointing to #1 next year—if Serbia keeps investing in innovative technologies and AI. Health Tech Breakthrough: Serbian-linked researchers identified protective monoclonal antibodies that could help prevent or treat West Nile virus, offering new leads for vaccines and therapies. Energy & Industry: K-Sure and EKN back Hyundai-UGT’s Serbian solar project with major export financing, signaling continued renewable build-out. Mining, Trade, and Labor Scrutiny: The US halted copper imports from Serbia’s Zijin Copper over forced-labor concerns, adding pressure to Serbia’s critical metals supply chain. Climate Reality Check: A Europe-wide heatwave hit with record-level warnings, including alerts in Serbia and neighboring countries, as governments restrict alcohol and adjust public life.
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