EASC warns on risks of not opening EU membership talks with North Macedonia

The refusal by the European Union to open membership talks with the Republic of North Macedonia has led to an impression of euroskepticism returning in the region, the Sofia-based Euro-Atlantic Security Centre (EASC) said. “Macedonian society has felt betrayed by old Europe,” said the think-tank, founded by Bulgaria’s former Interior Minister and former GERB strongman …

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Pendarovski suggests holding regional summit to confirm EU path

North Macedonia, Albania and other countries in the region should continue on the EU path as there is no other alternative, President Stevo Pendarovski said Saturday at a joint news conference with his Albanian counterpart Ilir Meta in Tirana. Stevo Pendarovski suggests the Western Balkans countries to hold an extraordinary summit to discuss EU enlargement …

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Macedonian Gypsy Summer 2019

Aneta Dimovska I look through my office window several times a day. The same scenery in the background: the Italian Embassy, ​​in front of it an old building “masked” with a façade in several shades of yellow, moving cars down in the street in various colors that, beside the exhaust gases, emit noise as well. …

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Kotzias: Greece should take initiative to organize meetings for stability in the Balkans

Greece should take initiative to organize meetings and coordinate with countries sharing the same position on stability in the Balkans regarding North Macedonia’s European perspective, former Greek foreign minister Nikos Kotzias told a conference on progressive foreign policy organized by ENA Institute for Alternative Policies. Participants in the conference discussed aspects of Greek foreign policy, …

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Thimonier: The Prespa Agreement isn’t the sole precondition for starting accession talks

French Ambassador Christian Thimonier said that he has informed French top officials of North Macedonia’s disappointment following the EU Council meeting in Brussels. Thimonier added that geopolitics surpassed realistic expectations, giving the public “the impression that the Prespa Agreement is the sole precondition for starting accession talks.” The French ambassador said the Bundestag wasn’t ready …

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Hahn: The consequences for both countries and the region could be catastrophic

EU Commissioner for Enlargement Johannes Hahn again sharply criticized France’s negative position and the refusal of the EU leaders to open accession negotiations with North Macedonia and Albania, saying the consequences for both countries and the region could be catastrophic. Hahn in the interview with APA news agency said that negative decision of EU leaders …

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Public money spent without control

Announcements that a new chief state auditor will be elected by the end of the week will not materialize, the parties remain unable to compromise on a name, and the State Audit Office (SAO) has been completely shut down during that time. Auditors cannot control state institutions, but they can neither perform basic tasks nor …

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Gerberich: Germany will continue to provide support as previously

German Ambassador to Skopje Thomas Gerberich in regard to European Council’s decision not to open EU accession negotiations with North Macedonia, said that the country is part of Europe and deserves nothing less than full EU membership. “. Please continue with these reforms and convince anyone who may have any doubts about your path to …

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Kotzias: The government is undermining the Prespa Agreement

Athens – The government is undermining the Prespa Agreement, and then refers to the negative results of its own undermining as an excuse, former Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Kotzias posted on Twitter over the latest developments after the EU Summit in Brussels. “After Macron’s veto, the conclusion of the government’s practices in relation to the …

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Zaharieva: Decision not to open negotiations with North Macedonia is a rude historical mistake

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Bulgaria, Ekaterina Zaharieva, said that the European Union’s decision not to open accession negotiations with North Macedonia is a rude historical mistake. “Bulgaria said a big “Yes” on opening accession negotiations,” Zaharieva said, adding that North Macedonia deserves to start membership negotiations with the EU. The Bulgarian Deputy …

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European Parliament to put a motion for a resolution on opening accession talks with Skopje and Tirana

The European Parliament is set to put a motion for a resolution on opening accession negotiations with North Macedonia and Albania on the agenda of the plenary session on Wednesday. The European Parliament has already agree Skopje and Tirana should open accession negotiations with the EU and a motion for a resolution comes after the …

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Prosecutor gives up on little Tamara

Prosecutor Natasha Godjovska, who was supposed to prove the system’s mistake for the death of young Tamara Dimovska, who died while awaiting surgery abroad, was a no show at yesterday’s court hearing and withdrew from the case. According to unofficial information, the prosecutor withdrew due to personal reasons, and the prosecution will appoint a new …

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Zbogar: You delivered everything that was asked of you, unfortunately we again delayed the issue

You delivered everything that was asked of you, you did your share. But the European Union makes these decisions unanimously and unfortunately we again delayed the issue. We understand the disappointment of the citizens and the politicians with the decision from the European Council in Brussels, but remain committed to North Macedonia and the region, …

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Stoltenberg: I look forward to North Macedonia joining our Alliance

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg posted on Twitter that he had spoke with PM Zoran Zaev over the phone to reaffirm Alliance’s commitment to North Macedonia’s accession. “Good phone call with PM Zoran Zaev to reaffirm NATO’s commitment to North Macedonia’s accession. The ratification process is well on track & I look forward to North …

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