AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoKosovo Defense Push: Kosovo has started building its first ammunition factory in Gjakova, with initial production of 5.56 mm and 7.62 mm rounds and plans to expand into drones; the government says the site covers 19 hectares and that more than €1bn in defense investment is planned over the next four years. NATO Cooperation: Prime Minister Albin Kurti met NATO’s Ambassador Kevin Hamilton to deepen partnerships, including security coordination with KFOR and plans around the Kosovo Gendarmerie. EU Money, Uneven Access: The European Commission released reform-and-growth funds for Albania, Montenegro, and North Macedonia, while Bosnia and Herzegovina still can’t access its share due to a missing agreement—highlighting how politics can delay tech and education funding. Travel & Connectivity: SWISS announced first-ever direct flights to Bengaluru from Zurich for the 2026/27 winter season, betting on demand from India’s tech hub. Regional Context: Western Balkans trade faces rising non-tariff barriers even as EU integration deepens, according to Bruegel.
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