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Osmani presented the plan “3-6-9” to the EU ambassadors, the Republic of Macedonia and Roth
The Deputy Prime Minister of Republic of Macedonia, Bujar Osmani, who is in charge of European integration, presented the plan “3-6-9” to EU Ambassador, Samuel Žbogar and ambassadors of the EU members, at the premises of the EU Delegation.
“This plan covers the reforms that the Government will implement in the upcoming period of three months, meaning, until the local...
Ahmeti: Joining NATO under the temporary name and then a solution over the name dispute
The two main priorities of the new government coalition in Macedonia are the solution to the longstanding dispute with Greece regarding the constitutional name of the state and the joining of NATO under the reference “Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia” said DUI’s party leader, Ali Ahmeti for an interview for the Greek daily newspaper “Kathimerini”
"Solving the name dispute is...
Hahn: We appreciate the government’s efforts to reach out to Bulgaria and Greece
It is important to find an agreed solution on name issue and to find a way how to go onward. The EU stands ready to help the UN-process and to facilitate contacts if requested, said the EU Commissioner, Johannes Hahn.
In an interview for European Western Balkans before the summit of the Western Balkans leaders that will take place...
Dimitrov: We need a more directed diplomacy and an increased attention
The Balkan is not only on the periphery of Europe geographically, but it is on the periphery of any kind of political attention. At the moment we need a well-directed diplomacy and more attention. The geopolitics is returning on the Balkans” said the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nikola Mladenov who yesterday took part in the Global Forum in Warsaw....
Plevenliev: The thesis of those who oppose the deal with Macedonia come from Moscow
Bulgaria doesn’t have a higher interest than a peace in the Balkans and it strives for a lasting and sustainable peace and good neighborly relations, said the former Bulgarian President, Rosen Plevenliev, when he gave a comment about the development of the Bulgarian-Macedonian relations in the TV show” The day starts” broadcasted on the “Bulgarian National Television.”
Plevenliev, also stressed...
Žbogar: There is progress, but a lot more has to be done for the accomplishment of the urgent reforms
The Parliamentary Commission for European Issues held its first session, during which the promotion of the European reformatory agenda was discussed.
The President of the Commission, Artan Grubi, has asked the Commission to adopt a conclusion in order for the Parliament to vote a declaration for speeding up the reformatory and the integrative processes for Republic of Macedonia's membership...
Gruevski to Baily: VMRO-DPMNE will support all reforms that are in the interest of the citizens
The leader of VMRO-DPMNE, Nikola Gruevski, along with Nikola Todorov, a member of the Executive Committee of the party, today discussed with US Ambassador Jess Baily the current state, priorities and challenges of the country.
At the meeting, the party stated that the Republic of Macedonia is ready to get a positive decision on NATO membership soon, which, as they pointed...
Hahn and Priebe tomorrow in Skopje for discussions on implementing reforms
The European Commissioner for Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations, Johannes Hahn, will be travelling to Skopje for a meeting with Prime Minister Zoran Zaev, government officials, as well as leaders from political parties. The main focus will be on the implementation of the reforms priorities and the Przino Agreement.
The European Commission stated that the EU Commissioner would discuss with...
Zaev-Ninova: As leftists, we will contribute to greater democracy in the countries of the West Balkans
Prime Minister Zoran Zaev, in his capacity as president of the SDSM party, today met with Kornelia Ninova, the president of Bulgarian Socialist Party at their headquarters.
Ninova supported Macedonia in the integration processes into NATO and the European Union.
"We agreed that at least once to hold bilateral conferences and to exchange all necessary experiences. We believe that as leftists...
On Friday Priebe will be attending the Ohrid school of Natural Science
Reinhard Priebe, the head of the commission, who on behalf of the EU in 2015, prepared a list of the necessary reforms the country needs to overcome the obstacles on the path towards EU membership, will be holding a lecture at the Ohrid School of Natural Science on Friday called "Democracy and the rule of law".
His arrival in the...
Cavusoglu: A great injustice is incurred to Macedonia
The relations between the two states, Macedonia’s priorities, the memberships in the EU and NATO, as well as the political situation in the country and abroad, were the subjects that were discussed the ministers of foreign affairs of Turkey and Macedonia, Mevlut Cavusoglu and Nikola Dimitrov.
Cavusoglu said that Macedonia can serve as an example for all other countries...
Kotzias to Dimitrov: Greece will not allow entry into NATO under the provisional name
Greece supports the territorial integrity of its northern neighbour, said Greek Foreign Minister, Nikos Kotzias at a joint press conference with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Macedonia, Nikola Dimitrov.
He ruled out the possibility that Greece will allow Macedonia to join the EU and NATO under its provisional reference.
“Now, Macedonia wants to be a member of several international organizations. We...
Today European Parliament will vote on a resolution on Macedonia
Today, the European Parliament in Strasbourg will vote on a resolution on Macedonia, which is the recommendation of Parliament linked to the report by the the European Commission for 2016.
The resolution was proposed by MEP Ivo Vajgl from Slovenia, who otherwise is the EP special rapporteur for Macedonia, and was debated on April 5th, and today a vote is...
The Government confirmed directions for the realization for urgent reform priorities
At today’s session, the Government confirmed what directions will be taken for the implementation of urgent reform priorities for the Euro-Atlantic integration of Macedonia.
“From tomorrow, working groups from various levels of Government will begin defining a set of measures for a 3 month short-term plan, as well as a medium-term plan of 6 and 9 for the implementation of...
VMRO-DPMNE: Negotiations over the name without touching on identity issues
“Everyone expects SDS to fulfill their promises such as quick entry into NATO and the EU, without touching upon identity issues. They are making agreements and are harming the Macedonian people”, said this morning’s statement from VMRO-DPMNE.
The opposition party added that regardless of the repetition of the Greek red lines by Greek Foreign Minister, Nikos Kotzias, the ruling party...
Zaev on his first official visit to Brussels and will be meeting Tusk, Mogherini, Hahn, and Stoltenberg
Prime Minister Zoran Zaev will meet with EU and NATO high representative's, reports the government. This represents his first official visit after he took duty as President of the Government.
The goal of the government is to confirm its complete dedication toward integration to the EU and NATO, as a strategic goal of the country and to present the reformatory...
Plomp: First priority of the new government should be the improvement of the life standard of its citizens
“The new government has to set its priorities, but if you are asking me, I would say that the first priority should be the improvement of the living standards for all the citizens of this country,” said the Ambassador of Netherlands in Macedonia, Wouter Plomp in a weekly interview for “Radio Free Europe”
As priorities, the Ambassador also mentioned...
Lavrov: USA and the EU want to be masters of the Balkans again
"Our Western colleagues, the USA and the leading European countries are obsessed with the idea of becoming masters of the Balkans. EU has certain plans regarding that. The negotiation processes are currently underway, and Serbia, Kosovo, Macedonia and Monte Negro are part of that," said the chief of the Russian diplomacy, Sergei Lavrov.
He also said that Russia has...
Hoyt Yee: We expect from the new government cooperation, reforms, and a solution to the name dispute with Greece
We expect the new government to be a partner of the international community, with the European Union and with the USA, with countries – longstanding partners of Macedonia in the direction of implementing the urgent reforms in order for the country to move forward. It has to solve its problems with its neighbours, including Greece”, said the Deputy Assistant...
Kukan, Vajgl, and Fleckenstein expect the European Parliament to vote on the report about Macedonia
The three MEPs, Ivo Vajgl, Eduard Kukan and Knut Fleckenstein have welcomed the formation of the new government and have stated that all parties should act in a constructive spirit of reconciliation. They state that after three delays due to a political instability they expect that the European Parliament to vote for the report about the country for the...
