Tag: government
Macedonia 27.08.20 | 11:47

VMRO: A second term for Zaev can only result in more crime and more poverty

The only thing the public can expect from the new Zoran Zaev Government is more crime and poverty, VMRO-DPMNE said in a press release as the Parliament prepares to put Zaev’s proposal to a vote on Saturday. It will only get better for Zaev’s family businesses, while the rest of the public...
Macedonia 26.08.20 | 12:15

Zaev submits his new Government proposal to the Parliament

SDSM party leader zoran Zaev today submitted the proposed list of new Government members and program to the Parliament. Flanked by most new nominees, Zaev said that his Government will fight corruption and implement the treaties he signed with Greece and Bulgaria. That is the cornerstone allowing us...
Macedonia 25.08.20 | 12:04

Zaev says he will probably submit a proposal for a new Government to the Parliament on Wednesday morning

SDSM party leader Zoran Zaev said that he will most probably send the proposal for a new Government to the Parliament on Wednesday. Zaev asked for more time after infighting broke out in his main coalition partner DUI once their list of candidates was revealed. This postponed the vote on the re-election...
Macedonia 24.08.20 | 23:19

Ahmeti defies the rebels in his own party, will not change any of the proposed ministers

DUI party leader Ali Ahmeti will defy rebel party branches and will stick to the initially announced list of candidates for the next Government. Ahmeti faces losing up to three of the 15 votes his party holds in Parliament after two Skopje based branches rejected the proposal, insisting that they have...
Macedonia 20.08.20 | 19:13

Ambassador Byrnes expects that the next Government will pursue policies of Euro-Atlantic integration

US Ambassador to Macedonia Kate Byrnes said that she expects the next Government to pursue a strategic policy of Euro-Atlantic integration. Even as there is confusion as to whether the SDSM – DUI coalition has the votes to move ahead in Parliament, Ambassador Byrnes said that the US is very much...
News 19.08.20 | 21:02

Zaev’s coalition partner BESA gets only one seat in the Government

The BESA party, which helped SDSM narrowly win the chaotic July 15 elections, will get only one seat in the new Government. Bilal Kasami’s party will get to propose a candidate for the Agriculture Ministry, as well as share in the spoils at lower levels of the Government. This is an important role...
Macedonia 19.08.20 | 09:39

VMRO rejects Zaev’s attempt to cancel the internationally agreed “Przino model”

VMRO-DPMNE came out against the idea of abandoning the 100 days rule, or the “Przino government model”, under which the opposition party gets some say in the management of the Government 100 days before the elections. The model is meant to prevent abuse of institutions such as the police...
Macedonia 09.08.20 | 10:51

President Pendarovski has four more days to give the mandate for forming a government

Due to the fact that the deadline for securing parliamentary majority and forming a new government is approaching, parties have intensified negotiations. However, they are keeping details of talks secret. SDSM reiterated in a press release on Saturday that they’re holding formal talks over forming...
Macedonia 07.08.20 | 19:53

SDSM and DUI say they have agreed the principled basis of a future Government

SDSM and DUI issued a press release stating that they have agreed in principle the policies of a future Government. The statement indicates that the two parties are close to agreement on renewing their coalition. According to the press release, the two parties will work toward a four year term for a...
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 06.08.20 | 12:24

SDSM claims to have secured a majority to form a government

Sources from SDSM claim that they have secured a majority to form a government, writes “Fokus”. This SDSM reaction comes after the reports of “Lajm” and several other media outlets in Albanian language that DUI and VMRO-DPMNE are close to an agreement to form a new government...
Macedonia 06.08.20 | 11:25

SDSM: We are holding serious talks to form government

SDSM is holding serious talks for the formation of the government with a full four-year term, supported by a stable majority in Parliament, whose one of the main priorities will be the fight against crime and corruption at all levels, the party said. The task of the new government is to ensure order...
Macedonia 04.08.20 | 21:17

Ahmeti says he’s in no hurry to form a Government

DUI party leader Ali Ahmeti, who holds 15 seats in Parliament and likely the key to the creation of the next Government, said that he is in no hurry to complete the coalition talks. The new Parliament convened today, but could not procede to electing a Speaker as there is no clear majority yet. This...
Macedonia 04.08.20 | 13:04

Snap elections – deadlines: Will Pendarovski wait for the last day to entrust the mandate or will he invite the leaders to a meeting?

SDSM led by Zoran Zaev demanded snap elections so that the country could deal with the coronavirus and a possible second wave. Snap elections took place, but instead of moving towards the rapid formation of the Parliament and the Government, deadlines were awaited. Such was the case with the Parliament’s...
Macedonia 02.08.20 | 14:22

Mickoski: Coalition talks will be held with the reputation of VMRO and of the state in mind

This fight will be fought until the last minute, said VMRO-DPMNE President Hristijan Mickoski about the on-going coalition making negotiations. VMRO and SDSM are virtually tied after the chaotic July 15 elections and none of the parties has a clear path to forming a Government. We play this competition...
Macedonia 01.08.20 | 15:35

US Ambassador calls on the parties to get together and quickly form a new Government

Despite the inconclusive outcome of the elections, US Ambassador to Macedonia Kate Byrnes said that she expects that a new Government will be formed within the provided deadlines, and as soon as possible. Before the vote, Byrnes called on the country to go ahead with the elections, even though many citizens...
Macedonia 31.07.20 | 12:12

Pendarovski hints at a Government without DUI

A government is possible without SDSM or without VMRO-DPMNE, but also without DUI, said President Stevo Pendarovski in an interview with “Fokus”. The constitutional norm is crystal clear – the mandate is given to the candidate of the party or parties that have a majority in Parliament...
Macedonia 30.07.20 | 22:59

Osmani: We haven’t discussed rotating premiership, I expect government of the two major communities

I expect institutions to be formed very soon with the representatives of the two major communities in the country, Deputy PM for European Affairs and DUI spokesperson told Sitel TV on Thursday. Osmani pointed out that the party has made it clear there should be one entry ticket for talks with political...
Macedonia 29.07.20 | 17:34

Zaev accepts Albanian Prime Minister

The framework for government cooperation for the next four years has already been set. “Koha” daily has learned that the SDSM-BESA coalition will take Ali Ahmeti’s coalition partner DUI, and Menduh Thaci will also be part of the government. With this, the parliamentary majority will...
Macedonia 28.07.20 | 20:26

Mickoski: We do not negotiate under dictation and blackmail

Election numbers impose many combinations, but we do not negotiate under dictates and blackmail. Anyone who wants to negotiate for the benefit of all citizens and for reforms, we are here to negotiate,  the leader of VMRO DPMNE, Hristijan Mickoski said in an interview with TV Sitel. No negotiations...
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