AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEU Accession Push: The European Commission adopted a financial package for Montenegro’s EU accession, laying out budget rules under Chapter 33 and framing the cost as modest—about €3.2 billion for 2028-2034, or “less than €1 per EU citizen per year,” as member states move toward drafting the Accession Treaty. EPP Link: Montenegro’s ruling Europe Now! (PES) became an associate member of the European People’s Party, signaling closer political ties ahead of EU membership. 5G Progress, Service Gap: Montenegro reports 88% territorial 5G coverage and major-road reach by end-2025, but says digital services using 5G still lag, with parts of the action plan only partially delivered. Tourism Spotlight: Banyan Tree officially unveiled Mamula Island by Banyan Tree in the Bay of Kotor, restoring the 19th-century Fort Mamula and launching its first full season under the brand. Aviation Jobs: Lufthansa Technik broke ground on a new 55,000m² MRO facility in Santa Maria da Feira, Portugal, targeting up to 700 skilled jobs and operations from 2028. Animal Welfare Alarm: As a heat wave hit the Balkans, activists in Montenegro raised concerns about abandoned horses near Podgorica lacking shelter, water and food.
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