Vajgl: Mickoski will cooperate with the Government on the reforms

Macedonia Rapporteur in the European Parliament Ivo Vajgl said Tuesday after a meeting with VMRO-DPMNE leader Hristijan Mickoski he was assured that the opposition would be constructive in the EU accession reform process.

“I highlighted the fact that the EP’s main interest and also mine as Macedonia Rapporteur is for the country to continue on the EU path, so that the Union keeps its promise regarding the start of accession negotiations this June, with Mickoski saying that VMRO would cooperate with the Government on the reforms and the legislation related to the EU membership, acting as a trusting partner,” said MEP Vajgl.

Mickoski reconfirmed VMRO-DPMNE’s criticism of the Prespa Agreement, but Vajgl does not believe that the opposition party would bring the deal into jeopardy if it came to power.

“He was critical of it, but what is important is for things to move forward and the agreement to be implemented. VMRO-DPMNE is critical of the Prespa Agreement and the Government, but I believe that the opposition’s role is to be a corrective of the authorities and constructive when it comes to national interests,” added Vajgl.

He said the situation regarding the Prespa Agreement in Greece was more critical.

“Taking into consideration the slim majority in Greece, there is a threat of a standstill, but I do not believe this will materialize. Greek politicians are aware that the Prespa Agreement means consolidation of political circumstances in the region, which is of enormous interest for the West,” noted Vajgl.
In addition, Mickoski voiced concern over the coming presidential elections, urging for strong presence of international observers.

“I do not see a reason why the elections would not be fair, but I believe that the Government and the State Election Commission must do everything to administer credible elections that reflect a democratic and tolerant environment,” underlined the EP Macedonia Rapporteur.