Tag: eu
Balkans 11.06.20 | 17:27

EC recommends opening EU borders for Western Balkans as of July 1

The European Commission recommends to EU member states to lift travel restrictions for Western Balkans as of 1 July, given that their epidemiological situation is similar or better than that of the EU, MIA’s Brussels correspondent reported Thursday. Today the European Commission recommends to Schengen...
Macedonia 10.06.20 | 22:31

EU Commissioner Varhelyi warned Zaev that he can’t set the election date on his own – the process must be inclusive

European Commissioner for Enlargement Oliver Varhelyi spoke with the leaders of the two main parties in Macedonia, Hristijan Mickoski and Zoran Zaev this evening, and warned that the elections must be held in a way that is fair and inclusive. The conversation comes as Zaev and his ruling SDSM party are...
Economy 03.06.20 | 10:47

V4 leaders come out in opposition to the proposed EU economic rescue plan

The leaders of the V4 countries jointly came out in opposition to the proposed package for economic renewal, that is being prepared by the European Commission. The leaders of Hungary, Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovakia met with the President of the European Council Charles Michel to discuss the...
Macedonia 20.05.20 | 23:14

US Ambassador Byrnes: It is reasonable to expect elections to be held as soon as conditions allow, bearing in mind the health and well-being of voters

“360 Degrees” asked the US Embassy and the EU mission in Macedonia about their position regarding the political developments in the country. We are closely following the discussion between the political leaders. Discussion should continue for the country to be able to organize elections and...
Macedonia 20.05.20 | 09:59

No answer: Despite numerous questions, Sekerinska couldn’t say what is the date when Macedonia will open the EU accession talks

Despite numerous attempts to get her to answer, Deputy Prime Minister Radmila Sekerinska would not clearly disclose to the public when will Macedonia begin its EU accession talks. Sekerinska was promoting what she called a major success for the diplomacy of her Government – the securing of the...
Macedonia 20.05.20 | 09:49

EU negotiating framework for Macedonia and Albania will be prepared in June, Commissioner Varhelyi says

European Commissioner in charge of enlargement Oliver Varhelyi announced that the negotiating framework for Macedonia and Albania will be prepared in June. This framework then needs to be approved by the individual EU member states. Speaking before the European Parliament AFET committee, Varhelyi also...
Macedonia 19.05.20 | 15:59

EU doesn’t say whether it will support elections without the participation of the opposition

The European Union does not comment on the possible elections in June, as announced by SDSM leader Zoran Zaev. “Republika” asked EC spokesperson Ana Pisonero if elections in which the opposition would not participate are acceptable. We received a brief response that they are closely following...
Macedonia 18.05.20 | 19:54

EU: Macedonia to step up efforts to fight corruption, strengthen rule of law and transparency

The EU and the Western Balkans will hold the Economic and Financial Dialogue on Tuesday, which is to focus primarily on the socio-economic consequences from the crisis triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic, MIA reports from Brussels. The draft-conclusions of the Council of the EU regarding Macedonia note...
World 09.05.20 | 10:25

European Commission recommends that EU borders remain closed for another month

The European Commission called on EU member states and countries in the Schengen zone to keep the external borders closed for another month. If approved, the ban will apply on non-essential travel from third countries into the Schengen zone, with the hope it would reduce the spread of the coronavirus....
Macedonia 09.05.20 | 10:20

EU organizes an event to celebrate May 9 in Skopje

The EU Embassy in Macedonia is holding an event to celebrate May 9 as the day of Europe, with speeches from European and Macedonian officials. The event will include a video address from Commissioner Oilver Varhelyi, as well as honoring the victims and the first responders in the coronavirus epidemic.
Macedonia 07.05.20 | 10:26

Mitsotakis tells Macedonia that respect for the Prespa treaty is condition of EU membership

Greek Prime MInister Kyriakos Mitsotakis also called on Macedonia to respect the 2018 Prespa treaty as a condition of its opening of EU accession talks. After the online EU – Balkans summit held yesterday, the Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov came out strong urging Macedonia to respect his...
Macedonia 06.05.20 | 22:24

Borisov announces he will veto Macedonia if his deal with Zaev is not implemented in full

Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov threatened to veto Macedonia’s EU accession talks unless the country implements in full the treaty he signed with Zoran Zaev in 2017. Borisov was speaking after the online EU summit and insisted that Bulgaria supported Macedonia’s EU path, but with a...
Macedonia 06.05.20 | 11:51

New blow to Macedonia – EU backs Bulgaria’s demands?

The draft declaration of Wednesday’s (6 May) EU summit with the leaders of the Western Balkans, seen by EURACTIV, calls on Macedonia to find a solution to bilateral disputes in the implementation of the Treaty on Good Neighborhood Relations with Bulgaria, EURACTIV writes. EU leaders will hold a summit...
Macedonia 06.05.20 | 09:49

EU to adopt Declaration urging Macedonia to respect the Agreement with Bulgaria

U and Western Balkan leaders are set to hold a video conference on Wednesday. Talks will focus on the support package to tackle the coronavirus crisis, MIA’s Brussels correspondent reports. The summit in Zagreb won’t focus on enlargement to the region, EU officials said Tuesday, partly because of...
Macedonia 05.05.20 | 14:03

EU official says the Union will work to resolve the dispute between Macedonia and Bulgaria

The MIA news agency quotes an unnamed EU official saying that the Union will help resolve the growing dispute between Macedonia and Bulgaria. Bulgarian officials are announcing they will block the opening of accession talks with Macedonia unless the concessions agreed in the 2017 Zaev – Borisov...
Macedonia 04.05.20 | 22:58

EU summit declaration makes no mention of enlargement, “Vecernji List” reports

The draft declaration prepared for the coming European Council organized by Croatia does not mention enlargement. Despite high expectations from Macedonia and Albania, who were given the green light to begin accession talks, albeit at an undisclosed date, the declaration only has one vague sentence about...
Macedonia 29.04.20 | 18:24

Macedonia could begin EU accession talks before the end of 2020

Macedonia can hope to open accession talks at the end of the year at best, reports the MIA news agency. EU spokeswoman Ana Pisonero told MIA that the negotiating framework for Macedonia could be presented in June, but then it needs to be approved by all EU member states. EU countries approved the opening...
Macedonia 26.04.20 | 20:42

Pop Arsov: Instead of EU accession, we are pushed to redefine the Macedonian identity

Former member of Parliament and Macedonian Ambassador to the Council of Europe Petar Pop Arsov warns that the long-awaited push for opening EU accession talks is leading toward a redefinition of the Macedonian nation. Pop Arsov wrote an editorial after the publication of the list of Bulgarian conditions...
Macedonia 24.04.20 | 17:23

EU donates 12 respirators to Macedonia

A package of medical assistance that includes 12 respirators was delivered by the European Union today. It was given to the Healthcare Ministry to be used to fight the coronavirus. EU Ambassador Samuel Zbogar, fresh from a humiliation involving a previous aid delivery, presented the aid to Foreign Minister...
Macedonia 24.04.20 | 15:50

EU confirms that Bulgaria’s request for Macedonia has been included in the final conclusion

The European Union made a statement on Bulgaria’s request that the start of Macedonia’s negotiations be conditioned with giving up the Macedonian language and minority. Peter Stano, EU foreign policy spokesman told “Republika” that the Council had decided to open accession negotiations...
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