AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoKosovo-NATO Push: PM Albin Kurti met NATO’s Ambassador Kevin Hamilton (first visit) to deepen cooperation, discuss Kosovo’s tech and defense plans, and confirm work on a new Kosovo Gendarmerie to improve security coordination with KFOR and NATO. Defense Industry Move: Kosovo has started construction of its first ammunition factory in Gjakova, with initial 5.56mm and 7.62mm production and plans to expand into drones, alongside claims of over €1bn in further defense investment. EU Money, Uneven Pace: The European Commission released €49m to Albania, €44.2m to Montenegro, and €65.7m to North Macedonia under its Growth Plan, while Bosnia and Herzegovina still can’t access its allocated ~€1bn due to a stalled agreement. Regional Dialogue Theme: A new Belgrade–Pristina exchange frames reconciliation as the route to EU progress, with the Association of Serb Municipalities (ASM) still at the center of debate. Tech & Mobility Signal: SWISS announced first-ever Zurich–Bengaluru flights for winter 2026/27, betting on India’s tech hub demand.
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