AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRail & Energy Infrastructure: Serbia has started the formal environmental process for major cross-border projects: the ministry published details for a double-track high-speed railway on Corridor 10 through North Macedonia (with transboundary EIA steps under the ESPOO convention), while Transnafta was ordered to prepare the mandatory EIA study for a new underground oil pipeline from the Hungarian border to Novi Sad (about 113 km), with public review required before construction can begin. Energy Transition & Efficiency: A Belgrade panel urges companies to “fix energy efficiency first” and then move to new energy sources, as Serbia plans large state investments in the energy sector from 2028–2035, including new power capacity and grid and pipeline upgrades. EU Rule of Law Watch: An EU Commission document seen by Radio Free Europe says Serbia has stalled on rule of law, corruption cases, and media freedom, warning of increased pressure on judges and journalists. Media Independence Under Pressure: Alpac Capital confirmed an agreement to buy Adria News Network, which includes Serbia’s N1, Nova S, Vijesti and Danas—sparking concerns from press-freedom watchdogs about newsroom independence.
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