AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFood Safety: Kosovo has banned all imports from North Macedonian dairy producer AD Mlekarna Tetovo after 11 tests found E. coli; failed shipments were stopped at the border. Payments and Travel: The Central Bank has applied for Kosovo to join SEPA, which could make euro transfers cheaper. The EU has also opened talks on extending its “Roam Like at Home” scheme to Kosovo and five other Western Balkan partners; lower roaming costs depend on agreements and regulatory alignment. Public Accountability: Protests over Arlinda Zekaj’s killing continue, with demonstrators demanding justice and resignations after she repeatedly sought protection. Prime Minister Albin Kurti acknowledged institutional failures. EU Path: Brussels’ latest assessment cites limited progress in Kosovo, including political deadlock and rule-of-law concerns; the stalemate has cost the country €43.8 million in EU reform funding. Kosovo Serbs: Serbia’s election outcome has raised hopes among some Kosovo Serb leaders for closer work with Pristina. The incoming Student List says it will not cooperate with Srpska lista and promises not to cut wages or benefits.
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