Tag: eu
News Macedonia 22.05.23 | 21:09

Osmani to Varhelyi: Europe to remain dedicated and resolute regarding the region’s EU integrations

During his working visit to Bruxelles, the Macedonian Minister of Foreign Affairs Bujar Osmani met with the European Commissioner for Neighborhood and Expansion, Oliver Varhelyi. They discussed the Macedonian EU dossier, the level of preparedness of the Macedonian administration for a successful screening...
Macedonia 18.05.23 | 08:15

The Mixed RM – EU Committee recommendations adopted at the 21st meeting

Wednesday’s session of the two-day 21st Meeting of the Mixed Parliamentary Committee – Republic of Macedonian and EU, focused on the measures to deal with the pollution and the energy crisis, the good-neighborly relations, the regional cooperation, and the Report on the Jean Mone Dialogue. The...
Economy 15.05.23 | 23:08

The EU asked the Government to explain its handling of the Bechtel project

The Government has received a request from the European Union to explain the huge highway contract with the US giant Bechtel – that was done without an open competitive bid and includes a number of clauses that have raised corruption concerns. This was revealed by Government sources during today’s...
Macedonia 11.05.23 | 10:54

Mickoski will seek EU’s help in the Bechtel scandal saga

VMRO-DPMNE President Hristijan Mickoski said that the party will turn to the European Union to draw attention to the major Bechtel scandal. The DUI – SDSM Government made a no-bid contract with the American construction giant worth at least 1.3 billion EUR, to build several highways. EU representatives...
Macedonia 07.05.23 | 11:53

EU tells the Government it can’t fast track laws meant to help the Bechtel highway deal

The Embassy of the European Union in Macedonia poured cold water over the DUI – SDSM’s Government attempt to fast track laws demanded by the American Bechtel company. The Embassy pointed out that the laws are not part of the EU legislation and therefore they should not be adopted under the...
Macedonia 08.03.23 | 18:40

Nikoloski will present the difficult situation in Macedonia in Brussels

VMRO-DPMNE Vice President Aleksandar Nikoloski said that he will notify EU officials during his next round of meetings in Brussels about the high level of crime and corruption and the economic backsliding in Macedonia. Nikoloski will attend a meeting with journalists and EU and European officials, as...
Macedonia 02.01.23 | 10:35

Early elections required: Constitutional amendments condition for continuation of negotiations, government doesn’t have two-thirds majority

Last year, after 17 years in the waiting room of the EU, Macedonia formally began the process of negotiations with the Union by opening the first intergovernmental conference. Explanatory and bilateral screening for harmonization of European legislation is ongoing and this process is expected to end...
Macedonia 27.12.22 | 23:01

In 2023, EU could begin to tighten its visa free regime with the Balkans

Starting in 2023, the European Union is expected to begin tightening its visa free travel regime with the Balkan countries, including Macedonia, as well as dozens of other countries across the world. The ETIAS system is being put in place, despite strong opposition from some influential non-EU countries. At...
World 26.12.22 | 10:21

EU asylum authority expects further rise in applications

The head of the EU asylum agency, Nina Gregori, has said she expects the bloc to see a continued increase in the number of asylum applications, in an interview with Germany’s Funke media group. “It is pretty clear that the rising application numbers will continue in the foreseeable future,” said...
Macedonia 15.12.22 | 09:10

EU rejects Bulgarian declaration on Macedonia

The Council of the European Union has rejected the Bulgarian declaration that called for “effective prosecution and condemnation of hate crimes by authorities in Macedonia”. Sofia wanted its unilateral statement to be incorporated in the conclusions of the General Affairs Council (GAC), in the part...
Macedonia 29.10.22 | 09:27

EU warns about backsliding in the public healthcare sector in Macedonia

The latest EU progress report on Macedonia determines that the country has regressed in terms of healthcare. In a statement on this finding, the VMRO-DPMNE Healthcare Commission notes that this is the result of corruption in the public healthcare sector. The focus on the Government is obviously only...
Macedonia 16.09.22 | 15:21

EU: We have taken into account Xhaferi’s decision, it is up to competent domestic institutions to decide on the interpretation and implementation of national procedures

We have taken this decision into consideration. It is up to the competent domestic institutions in North Macedonia to decide on the interpretation and implementation of the national procedures. This is the response of the European Union to the question of “Republika” for a comment on whether...
Macedonia 11.09.22 | 15:50

Nikoloski: EU should return to its earlier criteria, Macedonian opposition demands

Macedonians would be able to decide through a referendum about the friendship treaty with Bulgaria. The largest opposition party of the country is collecting signatures for the initiative. The treaty signed with Bulgaria in 2017 is the basis of Sofia’s demands, VMRO DPMNE says. Bulgaria has been...
World 10.09.22 | 13:02

Ukraine received a loan of five billion euros from the EU

EU finance ministers today at a meeting in Prague, Ukraine approved a loan of five billion euros so that schools, hospitals and other institutions can continue to work. The loan, which will be backed by guarantees from EU member states, is part of an aid package worth nine billion euros adopted in May....
Macedonia 31.08.22 | 13:49

EU is becoming aware that there will be no constitutional amendments

Michael Roth, Chairman of the Bundestag Committee on Foreign Affairs, said in Skopje that the EU should strengthen its presence in Macedonia, but also that constitutional amendments should take place in order to continue accession negotiations with the Union. Roth expressed his pleasure to be here again,...
Macedonia 05.08.22 | 14:39

EU: The Ruskovska-Muaremi issue is for competent authorities to address

The European Union is following closely all related developments, including the recent public exchanges between the Head of the Public Prosecution for Organized Crime and Corruption, Vilma Ruskovska, and the Financial Police Director, Arafat Muaremi and calls on the issue to be addressed by the competent...
Macedonia 28.07.22 | 21:18

EU closely monitoring freedom of media in Macedonia’s accession process

European Commission Spokesperson Peter Stano said Thursday freedom of expression and freedom of media is key for the progress of all countries in the EU negotiations, MIA reports from Brussels. When asked by MIA about the accusations made by the state leaders during the debates on the French proposal,...
Macedonia 14.07.22 | 12:20

“Opening of negotiations” vs “starting the first phase”: This is the key evidence that Albania is starting negotiations and Macedonia is not

The text of the negotiating framework for Albania, which Telma has obtained contains a clear formulation for “opening the accession negotiations” without the creative two-phase solutions, as in the Macedonian case. The document has the same date, June 17, 2022, when the initial proposal for...
Balkans 20.06.22 | 13:10

Nobody asks Macedonia: If Bulgaria accepts the French proposal, EU will approve the negotiation framework tomorrow

If Sofia on Monday gives a positive response to the proposals of the French Presidency on resolving the dispute between Bulgaria and Macedonia, the EU’s General Affairs Council is expected tomorrow to approve the negotiating frameworks and accompanying documents for Skopje and Tirana, and set dates...
Macedonia 02.06.22 | 21:40

Kovacevski: Failure to open accession negotiations with the EU will not be a defeat for Macedonia, but a defeat for the EU

In an interview with TV Kanal 5, Macedonian Prime Minister Dimitar Kovacevski said that the failure to open accession negotiations with the EU will not be a defeat for Macedonia, but a defeat for the EU. It’s a defeat for the EU. I think so because the non-opening of negotiations will mean a decrease...
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