Tag: Christian Thimonier
Macedonia 02.10.20 | 11:16

Cyrille Baumgartner to replace outgoing French Ambassador Christian Thimonier

Diplomat Cyrille Baumgartner has been appointed new ambassador of France to Macedonia. He will replace outgoing Ambassador Christian Thimonier. The appointment of Baumgartner as ambassador in Skopje has been made official in the official gazette of France. Bomgartner has held several positions, including...

Macedonia 11.09.20 | 21:05

Dimitrov-Thimonier: New methodology helps us in transforming realities on the field for the better

Deputy PM for European Affairs Nikola Dimitrov and French Ambassador Christian Thimonier discussed Friday several aspects that are important for the first intergovernmental conference and the official start of Macedonia’s EU accession negotiations. Credibility of the Euro-integration process was undoubtedly...

Macedonia 07.08.20 | 15:21

Thimonier calls for rapid formation of government to continue with effective reforms

The French Ambassador in Skopje, Christian Thimonier, told “Koha” daily that he expects the new government to be formed soon and to continue consolidating the reforms towards the European path of the country. I hope that the new government will be formed soon, and to continue with efficient...

Macedonia 04.08.20 | 14:28

New Interior Minister Nuhiu meets French Ambassador Thimonier

Macedonia’s Interior Ministry (MoI) is an important tool in building confidence in the state institutions as part of the country’s bid to join the EU, concluded Interior Minister Agim Nuhiu and French Ambassador Christian Thimonier at a meeting Tuesday. Friendly relations, trust and implementation...

Macedonia 30.07.20 | 20:39

Thimonier: France approved the negotiating framework for Macedonia

Emmanuel Macron gave the green light for the first intergovernmental conference. France has approved the negotiating framework, French Ambassador Christian Thimonier confirmed in an interview with TV 24. He says the framework is their child and a product of France’s demands for a new methodology....

Macedonia 22.05.20 | 17:12

Thimonier: Parties to find a compromise solution with a reasonable election date, without ultimatums

Talks continue and I think there is no need to dramatize things, and especially not to set reciprocal ultimatums, said the French Ambassador to Macedonia, Christian Thimonier in an interview with “Vecer” daily. Everyone agrees on the main starting points: first, the health of the citizens...

Macedonia 07.05.20 | 18:05

Thimonier, OSCE / ODIHR: Low turnout compromises elections

The Macedonian government is pushing for snap elections, while France, one of the EU’s leading countries, is seriously considering postponing postponing the second round of the local elections scheduled for June 21. French Ambassador to Macedonia Christian Thimonier told Alfa that the low turnout...

Macedonia 12.03.20 | 14:33

Thimonier: Upcoming campaign and parliamentary elections will be closely monitored, citizens to go to the polls en masse

Christian Thimonier, the French Ambassador to the Republic of Macedonia, believes that citizens should be more active in the reform process and go to the polls en masse. After his visit to Gostivar municipality, he announced that the forthcoming campaign and parliamentary elections would be closely monitored. Thimonier...

Macedonia 24.02.20 | 16:45

Thimonier hopes the elections will be held in a fair and democratic atmosphere

French Ambassador Christian Thimonier expressed hope that the forthcoming elections would be held in a fair and democratic atmosphere and that this was particularly important in light of the announcements of good news for Macedonia for the start of accession negotiations with the EU. Ambassador Thimonier...

Macedonia 07.02.20 | 19:34

Mizrahi – Thimonier meeting: The Ambassador was interested in how the administration works during the interim government

The fight against divisions and segregation in society on the basis of religion, ethnicity and other basis were some of the topics discussed at today’s meeting between the Minister of Labor and Social Policy Rasela Mizrahi and French Ambassador, Christian Thimonier. The French ambassador was interested...

Macedonia 20.01.20 | 20:14

Zaev-Thimonier: Progress in reforms, strengthening the fight against crime and high-level corruption

Zoran Zaev met Monday with the French Ambassador to the Republic of Macedonia, Christian Thimonier. At the meeting, they discussed a number of topics, such as Macedonia’s EU integration process, implementation of reforms, but also the current political situation and the work of the interim government...

Macedonia 15.01.20 | 11:07

Thimonier: Successful elections needed for date for start of accession talks

We need successful elections and progress on the agenda, says French Ambassador Christian Thimonier, talking about the start of Macedonia’s accession negotiations with the European Union. According to him, there is a methodology, but there is also an agenda of reforms in the political agenda as...

Macedonia 10.12.19 | 20:15

Thimonier: Venice Commission opinion should be respected

Amnesty is a sensitive topic and I will not speak much about it, I will just say that the amnesties did not bring happiness here, French Ambassador Christian Thimonier said in an interview with “Macedonian Radio”. Amnesty is supposed to occur after some conviction and accountability and generally...

Macedonia 26.11.19 | 10:02

Thimonier to elaborate French proposal on EU enlargement policy

National European Integration Council is to hold Tuesday its 7th session focused on new approach in the EU enlargement – ideas and challenges. French Ambassador Christian Thimonier is expected to address MPs and other members of the Council at the session. Members of the National European Integration...

Macedonia 18.11.19 | 15:03

Thimonier expresses support to the Constitutional Court

The rule of law plays a key role in the country’s EU integration process, French Ambassador Christian Thimonier said after Monday’s meeting with Constitutional Court President Sali Murati. We will support the Constitutional Court to be able to better integrate into the political system as...

Macedonia 18.11.19 | 13:55

Thimonier: We expect reactions to non-paper from EU member states, rule of law a priority

France first expects reactions to the non-paper from all EU member states, but will also attentively listen to the remarks from the Macedonian side as well, French Ambassador Christian Thimonier said on Monday, answering a journalist question after meeting with Constitutional Court President Sali Murati. The...

Macedonia 31.10.19 | 15:54

Thimonier: It is up to EU leaders to discuss new rules of the game, and it is up to you to fulfill certain tasks

It is now up to EU leaders to talk to each other to change the rules of the game, and it is up to the country to fulfill certain tasks, French Ambassador Christian Thimonier said answering a journalist question whether France would change its stance on the issue of enlargement until May at the EU summit...

Macedonia 25.10.19 | 13:22

Janusev: They are attacking Macron and Thimonier because they were told that reforms on paper are not enough

SDSM and Zaev followers are attacking Macron and Thimonier because they are told that reforms on paper are not enough, but that they need to be implemented, says VMRO-DPMNE Secretary-General Igor Janusev said on Friday. He reminds that Thimonier said that reforms should be implemented in practice and...

Macedonia 24.10.19 | 12:18

Thimonier: No confirmation of Macron’s visit to Macedonia

French Ambassador Christian Thimonier said Thursday that he had no information on when French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Skopje and Tirana would take place. At the moment I have no information on this topic. The president has indicated that he would like to visit both countries in the...

Macedonia 24.10.19 | 11:34

Thimonier: The Prespa Agreement was not the only condition, key reforms have not been implemented

At a press conference scheduled to answer all journalists’ questions after the French “no” to start accession negotiations with Macedonia and Albania, French Ambassador Christian Thimonier said he conveyed the strong emotions and disappointment which is felt in the country after the...

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