AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 minutes agoHeatwave Watch: Europe is on high alert as a record-breaking killer heatwave spreads, with France reporting dozens of heat-linked deaths and Germany seeing road damage from buckling asphalt; Serbia is also in the mix as authorities brace for more disruptions. Public Trust & Politics: A BCSP survey says more than half of Serbians believe the country is on the wrong track, with trust in key institutions—especially police—falling sharply and influence concentrated around President Vučić and government, while organised crime is also widely seen as shaping decisions. Media & AI in News: The 2026 Digital News Report flags falling trust in news across Europe, “platformisation” of news consumption, and the growing role of AI in how news is produced and consumed. Judicial Reform: Serbia’s parliament adopted amendments to the “Mrdic Laws” to align with Venice Commission recommendations, including remaining staffing-related issues for prosecution bodies. AI Cooperation: Serbia became a founding member of WAICO, aiming to boost AI research, innovation projects, and knowledge-sharing. Cybersecurity: Citizen Lab reports Russia used Cellebrite phone-cracking tools on a dissident’s iPhone even after Cellebrite said it cut off Russia—raising questions about control over sold surveillance tech. Fintech for Serbia: Inspira Group and Nordic Bridge Capital launched the VIA platform plan for digital savings and long-term investments in Serbia, targeting availability in 2027.
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