The Macedonian Academy of Sciences and Arts (MANU) proposes its new name to be – the Academy of Sciences and Arts of the Republic of North Macedonia – MANU.

The proposal was adopted at Thursday’s consultative session where the Government’s proposals were considered: Academy of  Sciences and Arts of the Republic of North Macedonia – MANU and National Academy of Sciences and Arts of the Republic of North Macedonia – MANU.

After extensive and constructive discussion it was concluded to submit a proposal to the Government of the Republic of North Macedonia, according to which the majority of members of the Academy favor the name Academy of Sciences and Arts of the Republic of North Macedonia – MANU. The Academy also notes that it does not make a decision to rename the Academy, that is, the decision will be made by the Government of the Republic of North Macedonia, respecting the established proposal by the majority of members of the Academy, the statement said.

According to academics, keeping the reference to the state, or the abbreviation MANU, as an integral part of the new name, is essential, because on the one hand it is related to our identity issues, and on the other hand this solution doesn’t entail the need to change the website of the Academy – manu.edu.mk.