AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSerbia–Ukraine Trade Push: Serbia and Ukraine have prepared a joint statement to keep free-trade agreement talks moving, with a signing expected soon by Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister Taras Kachka and Serbia’s trade minister Jagoda Lazarević—aimed at tariff cuts, simpler procedures, and sector-by-sector deals. Western Balkans EU Access Model: Austria, Italy, and four others want “step-by-step” single-market access for candidates once they align with EU rules, using systematic sector integration with safeguards if countries backslide. Energy Deal Pressure on NIS: Serbia’s position on MOL’s bid for NIS remains a live wire, with officials saying Serbia could buy the Russian stake if no deal lands—while deadlines loom. Infrastructure Momentum: Stellantis’ Kragujevac output is rising toward 150,000 vehicles a year, with new weekend shifts and export-heavy demand. Tech & Industry Showcase: Serbia opened its International Technical Fair in Belgrade, highlighting EXPO 2027 and a push toward AI, digitalisation, and science-industry links.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.