Bulgaria’s political parties manoeuvre ahead of May 2019 European Parliament elections


Across the spectrum, Bulgaria’s political parties are manoeuvring ahead of the country’s May 26 2019 European Parliament elections, with both major and minor ones seeking alliances as well as honing their messages ahead of what is expected to be a hotly-contested poll. The race is expected to be tightest between the two largest parties, Prime …

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Serbian President Vucic allegedly plans elections in March


Aleksandar Vucic, president of Serbia and Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) leader, has allegedly decided to call early general elections. According to pro-government tabloid Alo!, elections will be organized on March 31. Vucic has reportedly made this decision after meeting with top SNS officials. The tabloid did not specify when the alleged meeting was held. Both speculations and …

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Political parties are getting ready for the presidential elections


Presidential elections in Macedonia are approaching, while political parties are yet to select their presidential nominees. Parliamentary speaker, Talat Xhaferi said that at the beginning of February he will announce the presidential elections, which are expected to be held in April or May. Meanwhile, many have speculated that PM Zaev could run for the post …

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Sekerinska: Opposition wants elections, but not this year


All the opposition wants is for us to hold elections, but not this year, Defense Minister Radmila Sekerinska said today in response to a reporter’s question following an event at the General Mihailo Apostolski Military Academy, where she addressed the 2018/2019 class of military cadets. “They want to avoid expedited elections and avoid facing the …

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Zaev for Euronews Greece: Macedonia doesn’t need elections


Macedonia doesn’t need to hold elections – unless absolutely necessary, Prime Minister Zoran Zaev said in an interview with Euronews Greece, explaining that MPs were currently consulting with each other. PM Zaev insisted the country would hold elections only after all options to reach a two-thirds majority in Parliament had been exhausted. He then called …

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Mickoski: I will accept elections only according to the Przino Model


The opposition VMRO-DPMNE parliamentary group is monolithic and still considers that the name agreement failed to gain legitimacy in yesterday’s referendum, party’s leader Hristijan Mickoski said in an interview with ‘Alfa’ TV. VMRO_DPMNE, he said, is ready for snap elections, but the process must be preceded by completion of certain activities. ‘We have an Electoral …

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