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Macedonia 16.10.19 | 22:30

Ambassador Araud: Don’t act surprised, France has demanded EU reforms for decades

As Macedonians and many supporters of the Zaev Government expressed their shock and dismay that France would block the opening of EU accession talks, distinguished French diplomat Gerard Araud insisted that the problems raised by France are real an that their consistent position has been that they must...

Macedonia 20.06.19 | 22:10

Tweets from a retired top French diplomat offer Macedonians a rare glimpse into the thinking behind Tuesday’s “non”

Most diplomats coming from countries who objected to the opening of EU accession talks in June have to be, well, diplomatic in their statements about it. Not so with Gerard Araud, one of the most distinguished French diplomats. Araud recently retired after five years as French Ambassador to Washington...