AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEU Accession & Visas: Montenegro is preparing a major policy shift as it nears the final phase of EU talks, with visas planned for Russians, Turks, and other nationalities from November—an economic stress test for a tourism-heavy country that says it’s aligning with EU rules. Tourism Impact: The change comes as Montenegro counts 2.73 million tourist arrivals and 15.37 million overnight stays in 2025, with Russia already a top source market by overnight share. Regional Security & Water Politics: In the wider Balkans, Kosovo and Serbia are trading warnings over the Ibar River, with Kosovo officials saying any unilateral diversion would threaten water, energy, and daily life for hundreds of thousands. Local Safety & Community Tensions: Separate reporting highlights rising hostility toward Jewish visitors in Montenegro, describing an alleged anti-Jewish ambush during a trip. EUFOR Outreach: EUFOR STRATCOM delivered a peace-focused presentation to young activists and researchers across the region, including participants from Montenegro.
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