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“I would give anything to resolve every issue and hardship facing the people. I am certain that more can be done, but I am equally certain that we are succeeding and giving every last ounce of our strength to achieve much more—to bring order to the disorder, to implement reforms amidst the chaos we inherited, and to build a solid home upon the foundations we have reconstructed. And in this struggle of ours, the results are visible,” stated Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski in his address marking October 11—the Day of the People’s Uprising—at a formal ceremony in Kumanovo.
He noted that it is “incredibly difficult” to achieve success within a ruined system inherited from the past and amidst a massive global crisis, yet the figures confirm that success: in the second quarter of 2026, Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 4.3 percent, with nominal growth exceeding 8 percent—the highest rate in the region.
As he pointed out, this indicates that the economy is moving forward, generating new value, and paving the way for a higher standard of living.
“Exports in the first eight months of the year reached 5.74 billion euros, marking a growth of 8.7 percent. This signifies greater placement of Macedonian products in foreign markets, increased economic activity, and new opportunities for domestic companies.” The average net salary reached 48,499 denars in July, marking an annual nominal growth of 7.1 percent. “The goal of this Government is to approach an average salary of 1,000 euros—or slightly more than 60,000 denars—by the end of its term,” said Mickoski.