AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTransport Crunch: Truckers across Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro warn that tighter EU driver rules could slow goods, raise logistics costs, and hit their competitiveness—on top of long-running border delays and driver shortages. EU Border Rules: The 90/180 Schengen stay rule and the planned Entry/Exit System (EES) are the flashpoints, with business groups pushing for interim fixes and a more practical approach to professional international drivers. Montenegro Tech: Crnogorski Telekom has rolled out commercial fibre speeds up to 4 Gbps, with WiFi 7, starting in about 10% of urban areas (Cetinje first). EU Money for Reforms: The European Commission released €44.2m for Montenegro under the Reform and Growth Facility, citing progress in research and innovation. EU Enlargement Debate: Austria, Czechia, Italy, Slovakia, and Slovenia back “step-by-step” single-market access to keep Western Balkans membership momentum alive.
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