AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEU Accession Push: Serbia’s EU envoy Danijel Apostolović is coordinating an end-August accession push while reforms on judicial independence, corruption and media freedom face fresh scrutiny. Archaeology & Heritage: A century-old wartime tug, the Slovenac, has re-emerged from Serbia’s Sava River as drought drops water levels, reviving local history and shipwreck lore. Energy & Water Crisis: Record-low Danube levels are crippling central Europe’s power and transport, with nuclear plants forced to cut output as drought and heat intensify. Tech & Industry: Serbia’s fintech momentum is increasingly export-focused, with local engineering talent powering software and digital finance solutions across Europe. Research Access Clash: A Western Outlands Research Institute protest says Serbian authorities barred a Bulgarian researcher from entering for an environmental meeting tied to mining impacts in Bosilegrad. AI & Media Debate: Meta’s AI is reportedly partnering with Newsmax to feed “high-quality journalism” into major platforms, sparking reliability concerns. Digital Skills: DigiCreate Empower launched a “Digital Hive Toolbox” to help young creatives and educators across Europe and the Western Balkans close digital skills gaps.
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