Tag: von der leyen
Macedonia 24.10.24 | 16:47

Von der Leyen expresses hope that Macedonia will open the EU accession talks soon

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visited Macedonia today, and expressed hope that the country will be able to open the first chapter of the EU accession talks soon. Von der Leyen insisted that Macedonia belongs to the European Union, and she called on the country to do the constitutional...
Macedonia 29.10.22 | 17:46

“Von der Leyen misspoke when she used the term ‘Northmacedonians'”

EU Ambassador to Macedonia David Geer came out to explain the latest instance where a top European official referred to Macedonians as “Northmacedonians”. This happened during the remarks by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, during a visit when the EU was trying to make...
Macedonia 21.01.22 | 18:35

Kovacevski spoke with Von der Leyen about the new push to overcome the dispute with Bulgaria

Dimitar Kovacevski spoke on the phone with the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen today, to discuss the recent visit by Bulgarian Prime Minister Kiril Petkov. EC President Von der Leyen welcomed the established dialogue at the level of Prime Ministers, emphasized that Brussels...
Macedonia 28.09.21 | 17:41

Von der Leyen walks back her initial statement about decoupling Albania from Macedonia

The key issue that arose during the visit of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to Macedonia and Albania is whether Albania should be decoupled from Macedonia and allowed to advance on its EU path alone. Von der Leyen was asked about the issue this morning, in Tirana, and gave a comment...
World 07.07.21 | 22:05

Orban rejects Von der Leyen’s threat

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban promptly responded to the threat from EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, over the sexual education law. Orban’s office said that the attempts by the European Union to get Hungary to revoke the law will be in vain. “The law will continue to...
Macedonia 21.11.19 | 10:34

Von der Leyen says she will stand by Macedonia and Albania

Upcoming President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen said that she will stand behind Macedonia and Albania, as the two countries faced a French veto when they asked for the opening of EU accession talks. Von der Leyen said that Europe shares the same continent, history and culture with...
Macedonia 08.11.19 | 21:05

Von der Leyen promises more assistance for Albania and Macedonia after Macron’s snub

The upcoming President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen announced that Macedonia and Albania will receive additional projects and assistance, as consolation after the two countries were denied the opening of EU accession talks by France. Albania and “North” Macedonia made enormous...

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