CDU member of the Bundestag Peter Beyer said that Macedonia must show additional efforts to fight organized crime, corruption and to reform its judiciary and public administration. Beyer condemned the lack of reform in the security apparatus as well.

German ruling conservatives have joined the criticism of Zaev’s Government and have expressed reservations about the request to open accession talks, and pushed beyond the June date Zaev promised. Meanwhile, Beyer welcomed the constructive role of the conservative opposition party VMRO-DPMNE in the difficult political situation Macedonia is facing.

It is important to point out that the constructiveness of the opposition parties is a very fortunate development and has displayed pure Euro-Atlantic orientation, Beyer said.