Tag: eu
Macedonia 14.11.20 | 10:48

Bulgaria confirms position on Macedonia’s EU talks at extraordinary session, fails to say the decision

At an extraordinary online session on Friday, the Bulgarian government reaffirmed its position on the negotiating framework for Macedonia and Albania’s EU accession talks, which are to be discussed at a meeting of the General Affairs Council on November 17, the government’s press service...
Macedonia 09.11.20 | 15:00

Zaev: Tomorrow in Sofia I expect serious support for holding the first intergovernmental conference

Prime Minister Zoran Zaev expects that tomorrow’s summit in Sofia will once again send the message for the opening of the first chapters, ie the holding of the first EU intergovernmental conferences with Albania and Macedonia. Tomorrow I expect serious support for the European path of all six member...
Macedonia 09.11.20 | 12:12

“Politico”: Bulgaria’s bully tactics effective for underground, but unacceptable for EU

EU ambassadors met on Friday in a bid to overcome the deadlock but failed to persuade Bulgaria to back down, sparking frustration among EU diplomats who say Sofia holds up very important EU agenda for enlargement with an entirely domestic problem, which should be solved on a bilateral level with Macedonia,...
Macedonia 02.11.20 | 11:15

The Dutch will allow opening of EU accession talks with Macedonia, but may block Albania

With Bulgaria threatening to block the opening of EU accession talks with Macedonia, other member states who generally oppose EU enlargement are stepping out of the way. Albanian media outlets are reporting that the Netherlands will approve the opening of talks with Macedonia. But the Dutch intend to...
Macedonia 27.10.20 | 19:02

Another gaffe: Zaev’s deputy Nikolovski says Macedonia has already joined the EU

Ten days after Prime Minister Zoran Zaev said that Macedonia is now a member of both NATO and the European Union, his deputy Ljupco Nikolovski made the same claim. We are a country that’s shoulder to shoulder with the strongest. Now a member state of NATO and of the EU. Only SDSM can bring freedom,...
Macedonia 27.10.20 | 10:47

Süddeutsche Zeitung: Identity issues once again block Macedonia’s EU path

Süddeutsche Zeitung wrote that Macedonia will be able to start negotiations with the EU only if it recognizes that its language is a dialect of Bulgarian, and its national heroes are Bulgarians. The country, which not so long ago changed its name to increase its chances of EU membership, now faces another...
Macedonia 22.10.20 | 21:23

Zaev sees no reason to resign if there is a Bulgarian veto

Prime Minister Zoran Zaev sees no reason to resign if Bulgaria vetoes the holding of the first intergovernmental conference, which according to announcements should be held during the German presidency of the European Union, ie by the end of the year at the latest. I absolutely do not agree with the...
Macedonia 20.10.20 | 12:47

“No progress in resolving the problem with pollution”

The Zaev Government does nothing to address the serious objections regarding the protection of the environment, which are listed in the latest European Commission progress report on Macedonia, said VMRO-DPMNE official Ane Laskoska. Laskoska pointed to the lack of any action on improving the burning issue...
Macedonia 14.10.20 | 11:03

Macedonia to get additional doses of Remdesivir for the treatment of Covid-19 through the EU

Through the European Union, Macedonia will get quick access to the coronavirus drug Remdesivir. The European Commission has signed a framework agreement with the “Gilead” pharmaceutical company for the procurement of 500,000 doses of “Veklury”, the brand name of Remdesivir, with...
Macedonia 07.10.20 | 17:16

Fouere: EU should not underestimate Bulgaria’s threats to Macedonia

Former EU Ambassador to Macedonia Erwan Fouere told MIA that the EU should be concerned by Bulgaria’s threats to block the EU negotiation process. As MIA’s correspondent in Brussels reported after the publication of the report on the reform progress of Macedonia and other countries in the...
World 06.10.20 | 14:08

V4: Poland’s ruling party to recall EP’s VP over “Hungary must be starved out” statement

Poland’s governing Law and Justice (PiS) party will submit a motion to dismiss Katarina Barley, one of the Vice Presidents of the European Parliament (EP), over her statement on “starving out” Hungary, Polish MEP Ryszard Legutko said on Monday, the V4 news agency reported. The motion...
Macedonia 06.10.20 | 12:34

Some praise, some criticism – excerpts of the EC progress report on Macedonia leaked

The state run MIA news agency reported excerpts from the European Commission progress report on Macedonia, which is due to be published later today. According to MIA, the report is widely positive for the Government, praising its continued implementation of the treaties with Greece and Bulgaria, on which...
Macedonia 28.09.20 | 22:13

EU condemns police brutality incident in Bitola while Interior Minister Spasovski says the case is under investigation

A European Commission spokesperson condemned the recent police brutality incident against several Roma men in Bitola. Ana Pisonero said that the Commission has noted that the Government has condemned the incident and that it expects to see those responsible brought before the face of justice. The incident...
Macedonia 28.09.20 | 17:48

Karkacanov says Macedonia needs to learn to respect the treaties it signs

Bulgarian Defense Minister Krasimir Karakacanov insisted that the European Union is not exerting any pressure on Bulgaria over Macedonia, as the Bulgarian Government threatens to veto the opening of EU accession talks unless Macedonia accepts a series of concessions on historic and national identity...
Macedonia 15.09.20 | 19:08

Bulgaria starts blocking Macedonia’s accession negotiations with the EU

Bulgaria is blocking Macedonia as part of negotiations on a draft negotiating framework being discussed at EU Council’s Working Party on Enlargement and Countries Negotiating Accession to the Union, a working group of the EU Enlargement Council and countries negotiating accession. Bulgarian sources...
Macedonia 10.09.20 | 19:42

Zaev to bargain with Goce Delcev, Karakachanov says no EU if not said that Macedonia has Bulgarian history

Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Krasimir Karakachanov threatens that if the two committees on historical issues do not sit down to discuss and reach an agreement on historical figures, Bulgaria will block the first intergovernmental conference of the Republic of Macedonia with...
Macedonia 05.09.20 | 10:41

Pendarovski warns that the EU talks will be difficult as the Union becomes reluctant to accept new members

President Stevo Pendarovski warned the public that joining the European Union will be difficult, as the EU is getting more and more reluctant to admit new members. In a TV interview, Pendarovski reminded how accession talks are getting more and more protracted with each new candidate country. Objectively...
Macedonia 03.09.20 | 17:05

Zaev pledges before EU ambassadors that he will conduct reforms

A day after meeting with the US Ambassador to Macedonia, Prime Minister Zoran Zaev held a meeting with ambassadors from EU member states, to discuss the priorities for his new Government. Zaev pledged to the ambassadors that his priority will be to open EU accession talks. This mandate will be dedicated...
Macedonia 30.08.20 | 17:45

Police deploys in anticipation of the protest led by Bishop Agatangel

Hundreds of police officers were deployed between the EU mission in Skopje and the Parliament building, as protests are expected this afternoon. Bishop Agatangel of Veles called for a mass gathering to protest the national humiliations imposed on the Macedonians under the Zaev regime. The motto of the...
Macedonia 28.08.20 | 20:43

EU Ambassador Zbogar wouldn’t comment whether a Government with the bare minimum of votes can drive forward the EU agenda

European Union Ambassador to Macedonia Samuel Zbogar said he’d rather not comment on the question whether a Government elected with practically the smallest possible majority of 62 votes can be stable and deliver on reforms needed for Macedonia’s EU accession process. Zoran Zaev hopes to...
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