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Žbogar: The country took the opportunity and implemented agenda for start of negotiations
The European Commission has recommended the start of negotiations with North Macedonia. I congratulate you on your efforts and dedication, but also the sacrifices you have made in the past period.
This was stated by EU Ambassador Samuel Žbogar at today's press conference at the headquarters of the European Union Delegation in Skopje, on the occasion of the EU Progress...
Youth are central focus in efforts to spread media literacy
In projects by the European Union that relate to the development of critical thinking and media literacy, main efforts are aimed at young people and the way they perceive and use news and information, primarily from the Internet, as the dominant part of their media ecosystem
"Democracy should allow deep disputes to be discussed publicly in a civilized manner. This...
Žbogar: A solution will be good for the entire region and Europe, not just Macedonia and Greece
A solution to the longstanding dispute between Macedonia and Greece will be good for both countries, but also for the region and for the whole of Europe, said ambassador to the EU Delegation Samuel Žbogar during a visit to the National Park "Pelister", in Bitola.
According to ambassador Žbogar, patience and faith are needed for this to happen.
“We are all eagerly...
Osmani presents “18” plan to EU Ambassador Žbogar
Deputy Prime Minister for European Affairs Bujar Osmani presented the government's new reform plan "18" to EU Ambassador Samuel Žbogar and representatives of the EU Delegation to Macedonia, which, according to the Secretariat for European Affairs (SEA), the public will be informed after the next week's government session.
At the beginning, Osmani expressed satisfaction with the "implementation of the "3-6-9"...
Europe Day and the 68th anniversary of the EU will be celebrated in several cities across Macedonia
The EU delegation to Macedonia will mark the 68th anniversary of the European Union and Europe Day, May 9, with events in several cities across the country.
On May 9, Europe Day will be celebrated in the cities of Kumanovo, Kriva Palanka, Debar, Kavadarci, Kocani, Gevgelija, Ohrid, Gostivar, Tetovo, Veles, Strumica and Bitola. The EU info relays at the St...
Žbogar: We expect the Law on Languages to come into force and the reforms should continue
EU Ambassador Samuel Žbogar answered a journalist’s question regarding the law, that the adoption on the Law on the Use of Languages will improve the relations between the communities and it will bring the country back to the reform agenda.
On a journalist's question, what his comment is regarding the fact that Ivanov did not sign the Decree on the...
Zaev: We are ready for a geographical heading, and the airport will be called – International airport “Skopje”
At today's session, the Government of the Republic of Macedonia decided to call the E-75 motorway "Friendship Motorway" and the Skopje Airport "The International Airport of Skopje", Prime Minister Zoran Zaev announced at a press conference with EU Ambassador Samuel Žbogar.
“We are ready for a geographical heading. However, we have decided that any idea which will lead to a...
Žbogar and EU ambassadors called for the elections to be without intimidation and violence
Today, the EU delegation and the embassies of EU member states announced that the local elections on October 15th and 29th October are an opportunity for citizens to express their views on the direction in which their municipalities should move in the future.
"The EU encourages political leaders, their parties and relevant stakeholders to use the electoral process to confirm...
Žbogar: The agreement with Bulgaria is an example of how a long-standing problem can be solved
Last night, EU Ambassador Samuel Žbogar welcomed the agreement for good neighborly relations with Bulgaria and he emphasized that this is an example of how two countries can solve a problem that has existed for many years.
“I must welcome this agreement because I think it is an agreement that will change relations not only between the two countries, but...
Zbogar: I am not worried about the real implementation of the “3-6-9” plan
At today’s visit in Struga, EU Ambassador Samuel Zbogar expressed optimism regarding the implementation of the Government reform "3-6-9" plan.
“We hear the word commitment and dedication very often by the state institutions of the Government and Parliament that they are committed to make changes related to the legal solutions. At the moment, I am not concerned about the implementation...
Žbogar: The agreement on good neighbourly relations with Bulgaria should be finalized as soon as possible
It is always good to have good relations with neighbouring countries, said EU Ambassador Samuel Žbogar, at a joint press conference with Italian Ambassador, Carlo Romeo, dedicated to the EU-Western Balkans Summit, which will take place from July 12th, in Trieste.
Žbogar said that Brussels expects the agreement on good neighbourly relations between Macedonia and Bulgaria to be finalized as...
Arifi: Calls for intolerance is not good for the country’s future
“These calls for division and intolerance should not be part an agenda for political parties. The future for all citizens, regardless of religion or nation, is the EU, therefore it is important to find a solution for all issues. Calls for intolerance are not good for the country’s future”, replied the Vice President of DUI Teuta Arifi, when asked...
Zaev meets Žbogar: We are fully committed to forming a pro-reform Government in Macedonia
This afternoon, the leader of SDSM, Zoran Zaev met with the EU Ambassador to Macedonia Samuel Žbogar, where they discussed the process of forming a new parliamentary majority to form a new government in Macedonia.
Zaev told Žbogar that he had submitted the 67 signatures to President Gjorge Ivanov and he expected to be awarded the mandate to form a...
Žbogar: There is no need to dramatize, we need to give leaders time to come to an agreement
Today in Berovo, EU Ambassador Samuel Žbogar assessed that the situation in Macedonia is not that dramatic and that parties should be given space to agree on forming a government.
“I do not think that the situation in the country is that hard, there is no need to dramatize. We had elections and it is normal to give political leaders...
Žbogar: The county needs a coalition dedicated to reforms
The EU Ambassador to Macedonia, Samuel Žbogar, during a visit to Radoviš, said that Macedonia needs a coalition for reforms and therefore, he believes that it should not be a problem to collect signatures of the majority to form a new government.
On his meeting with President Gjorge Ivanov, Žbogar said it was a "normal meeting after the completion of...
Ivanov informs Žbogar that consultations will begin with parties to constitute the new government
Today, President Gjorge Ivanov met with the Ambassador of the European Union to Macedonia, Samuel Žbogar, where they discussed the current political situation, especially after the failed attempt by the leader of VMRO-DPMNE, Nikola Gruevski, to form a new government.
Ambassador Žbogar passed on the party’s views to the European Union, informs Ivanov’s Cabinet.
At the meeting, Ivanov informed the Ambassador...
VMRO-DPMNE had sharp answers for the Ambassadors of the US, EU and Norway
Yesterday, the leader of the VMRO-DPMNE Nikola Gruevski held separate meetings with US Ambassador Jess Baily, EU Ambassador Samuel Žbogar and the Ambassador of Norway, Arne Sannes Bjørnstad, where they discussed the results of the early parliamentary elections, the expectations of the new parliament and government, the work of the State Election Commission as well as the hate speech...
“Jean Monnet” awarded to Vlade Gjorcev, a journalist from “Meta” who recently passed away
The EU Delegation’s "Jean Monnet Media Award" in Macedonia this year was awarded to Vlade Gjorcev in the category for Best Journalistic Article. Vlade Gjorcev a journalist from "Meta" just recently, sadly passed away.
This year's "Jean Monnet" competition was entitled “Pržino & beyond” and Gjorcev was awarded for an investigative article he wrote regarding the "Transporter" investigation which is...
Neziri: EU Ambassador Žbogar requests parties restrain from using nationalistic rhetoric
According to the joint assessment by the head of the DUI electoral headquarters, Bekim Neziri, and EU Ambassador Samuel Žbogar, after they met today at DUI’s headquarters in Mala Recica, in the region of Tetovo, the election campaign is being conducted in a peaceful and fair atmosphere.
"His opinion was that all necessary conditions for credible and fair elections are...
Žbogar: We expect the new government to implement serious reforms
Today in Prilep, the EU Ambassador, expressed hope that the upcoming elections, which he said are very important for the country, will be conducted in a fair and credible manner.
“We expect good elections and we expect the new government to seriously engage in implementing serious reforms. We expect straight after the elections that an internal momentum will be created, and...
