AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSovereign Credit Watch: S&P Global Ratings reaffirmed Bosnia and Herzegovina’s B+ rating with a stable outlook, but warned election-driven spending (pensions, public wages) could push the deficit above 3% of GDP this year and keep deficits elevated through 2029 without fiscal consolidation. Airport Growth: Sarajevo International Airport set a new daily record with 13,199 passengers on Aug. 1, following a strong July (284,301 passengers) and continued momentum toward 2026’s millionth passenger. Business Compliance Pressure: Bosnia’s Central Bank reported 109,196 blocked accounts for business entities as of early August, up by 3,862 year-on-year, with 59,556 entities holding at least one blocked account. EU Policy Tension: A debate is heating up over encryption rules as EU efforts to protect children collide with privacy and lawful-access demands. Regional Trade & Politics: Germany’s ambassador met BiH Presidency Chairman Denis Bećirović, highlighting strong economic ties (2025 trade near 5.9 billion BAM) and BiH’s EU/NATO alignment. Tourism & Culture: Sarajevo’s Film Festival ramps up with Open Air and Open Air Premiere programmes, while Dino Merlin’s concerts drew around 200,000 spectators.
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