AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoSpyware and Elections: SHARE says at least 14 people in Serbia’s civil society were targeted with mercenary spyware ahead of March local elections, including students and opposition figures, with infections linked to Pegasus and malware similar to NoviSpy. Business Finance: The EBRD extended a €25m-equivalent revolving factoring facility in Serbian dinars to UniCredit Serbia, aiming to boost working-capital access for local firms. Non-Aligned Movement Diplomacy: Serbia hosted the 65th NAM anniversary in Belgrade, with leaders including Ghana’s Mahama pushing for a “Accra Reset” focused on resource sovereignty and fairer development finance, while Serbia’s PM Djuro Macut and foreign ministers met partners such as Tanzania, Guinea-Bissau and Ghana. Local Accountability Protests: Thousands marched in Belgrade and Novi Sad demanding justice for the Novi Sad railway station canopy tragedy, with students vowing to keep 16-minute silences until accountability is delivered. Environment and Planning: NGOs Transparency Serbia and RERI criticized amendments that could allow construction on forest land damaged by wildfires, warning it weakens protections for burned areas. Housing Pressure in Belgrade: A report highlights how renting can consume over 60% of average salaries, while construction booms without solving affordability. Media Pluralism Watch: NUNS warns about public trust and reach risks as Serbia’s media landscape faces pre-election pressure.
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