AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRobotics & Manufacturing: Serbia opened Europe’s first mass-production facility for humanoid robots in Šabac, operated by Minth Group with AGIBOT, as part of a wider €200mn push to build a local robotics base, with initial assembly targets of 5,000+ robots a year and early industrial use. Battery Supply Chain: Serbia signed a 100.5m-euro framework deal with China’s Reliance Energy Tech to build a battery plant in Inđija for drones, humanoid robots, unmanned vehicles and more, aiming to cut reliance on imported components. Energy & Grid Policy: A new look at CBAM’s impact says Western Balkan electricity trade has shifted sharply, with EU-to-region flows down and regional-to-EU flows also falling, pushing governments to seek renegotiated terms. Economy Watch: Serbia’s real GDP growth accelerated to 3.8% y/y in Q2 2026, with construction and services among the strongest contributors. Trade & Logistics Pressure: Truck drivers across the Western Balkans protested Schengen stay limits tied to the Entry/Exit System and warned of new border blockades from Sept. 14 unless rules are adjusted for professional work. Diplomacy for Industry Links: Serbia hosted NAM’s 65th anniversary in Belgrade, with officials highlighting cooperation areas like agriculture, the food industry, tourism and education—plus renewed ties with Tanzania.
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