AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoKosovo Defense Industry: Construction has started on Kosovo’s first ammunition factory in Gjakova, with initial production of 5.56mm and 7.62mm rounds and plans to expand into drones; the government says the site covers 19 hectares and that over €1bn in defense investment is earmarked over the next four years. Kosovo–NATO Tech & Security: Prime Minister Albin Kurti met NATO’s Ambassador Kevin Hamilton to deepen cooperation, including Kosovo’s technology and defense work and the push for ammunition production, plus discussion of the Kosovo Gendarmerie’s role alongside KFOR. Horn of Africa Diplomatic Shock: Somaliland announced it will open an embassy in Jerusalem in a deal with Israel, triggering immediate backlash from Somalia and widening a new regional fault line. EU Money Bottleneck (BiH): Bosnia and Herzegovina still can’t access about €1bn in EU Growth Plan funds due to unresolved coalition disagreements over the required agreement. Aviation Connectivity: SWISS announced first-ever direct flights to Bengaluru starting in the 2026/27 winter schedule, boosting Europe–India tech travel. EU Migration Talks: EU negotiators failed to reach a deal on deportation rules, with talks continuing as lawmakers race toward a vote next month.
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