Angjusev: EC’s report reflects realistic conditions in the Macedonian economy

The European Commission’s progress report realistically, precisely and accurately reflects all the conditions in the Macedonian economy, the Government’s Economic Growth Plan should help to improve the conditions that are pointed out, such as the grey economy, and besides its elimination, we must be committed to the innovative processes, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs …

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Mogherini: Clear EC recommendation is a result of government’s efforts, and cooperation of opposition

Clear recommendation of the European Commission is a result of the Government’s efforts but also the cooperation of the opposition, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini said Thursday delivering the speech at the Macedonian Parliament. “You share the responsibility for the future of the citizens and of your country. The …

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Commissioner Hahn welcomes VMRO-DPMNE’s EU integration role

VMRO-DPMNE leader Hristijan Mickoski met Wednesday with Johannes Hahn, Commissioner for European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations, to discuss the progress report of the European Commission on Macedonia’s integration process, including the state of play in economy and politics. “The path towards the EU is the only course Macedonia should take, most notably as a way …

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Haradinaj meets Hahn in Skopje

During his visit in Skopje, the Prime Minister of Kosovo, Ramush Haradinaj has had a working lunch with the EU Enlargement Commissioner, Johannes Hahn and discussed with him about the regional economic cooperation and the integration of Western Balkans. Haradinaj is in Skopje to participate in the Digital Summit of Western Balkans which is being …

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Zaev-Haradinaj: Skopje and Pristina are an excellent example of cooperation

The European Commission progress reports are realistic and encouraging. Now, it is up to the countries in the region to pursue reforms with an increasing inclusion so as to completely fulfill all recommendations in the EU integration process. This is the joint conclusion of the premiers of Macedonia and Kosovo, Zoran Zaev and Ramush Haradinaj, …

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Ahmeti: Recommendation is expected success, lots of work ahead

DUI leader Ali Ahmeti said Wednesday the EC Progress Report assessments were expected and should not result in relaxation but be an incentive for the start of Union accession talks. After a meeting with Commissioner for European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations Johannes Hahn, Ahmeti said the country is faced with significant reforms in the judiciary, …

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Xhaferi: Focus on law implementation, political dialogue in coming period

The European Commission report is positive, with an unconditional recommendation for setting a date to launch EU membership talks. This is an achievement of everyone in Macedonia, and in particular an achievement of the citizens who have been patiently supporting all the efforts made by the political parties, Parliament and the government, Parliament Speaker Talat …

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Key findings of the 2018 Report on the Republic of Macedonia

Political criteria The country has finally overcome its most severe political crisis since 2001. The difficult process of government formation reached a critical point during the 27 April 2017 attacks in Parliament, which were condemned in the strongest terms by the international community. Since May 2017, the new reform–oriented government has taken steps to address …

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Zbogar: Macedonia’s 2018 report much better than previous ones

Macedonia by the European Commission was given a clear recommendation to start accession negotiations and a much improved wording compared to previous progress reports, EU Ambassador Samuel Zbogar told a news conference after the publishing of the 2018 progress report in Strasbourg. “I congratulate the citizens of the country on making a very important step …

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The European Commission recommends the opening of accession negotiations for Macedonia

The European Commission has recommended the opening of negotiations for Macedonia’s accession in the European Union. This was announced today in Brussels by the EU Enlargement Commissioner, Johannes Hahn, during the presentation of the progress report for the countries of Western Balkans. The presentation of the report was also followed from the EU’s headquarters in …

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Macron: EU shouldn’t accept any new member countries until the 28-nation bloc is more deeply integrated

French President Emmanuel Macron says the European Union shouldn’t accept any new member countries until the 28-nation bloc is more deeply integrated and has undergone thorough reform. Macron has told EU lawmakers that he wants to anchor countries of the Western Balkans to the European project, but that now isn’t the time to allow any …

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Sekerinska to meet U.S. Defense Secretary Mattis in Washington

Deputy PM and Defense Minister Radmila Sekerinska will hold an official meeting with the U.S. Secretary of Defense, James Mattis, in Washington on May 1. The meeting is expected to affirm the strategic partnership between the Republic of Macedonia and the United States. The meeting is all the more significant because it takes place ahead …

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