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Kocijancic: There are no conditions for elections, action needs to be taken, and we are ready to assist
We call on the political leaders in the country and the relevant authorities to take decisive steps to solve the current situation, and respect the Przhino Agreement, said Maja Kocijancic, spokesperson for the European Commission in response to the question, how will Macedonia continue to receive financial aid for the refugee crisis if the new government is not recognised...
Kocijancic: There aren’t even minimum conditions for elections on June 5, leaders can not pretend that everything is alright
There aren't even minimum conditions for credible elections on June 5th, which would be recognized by the International Community, and the Government which would come out of those elections, said European Commission spokesperson Maja Kocijancic to ‘Deutsche Welle’.
According to Kocijancic, in the current conditions, any government that emerges from the elections in which the three major parties (SDSM, DUI...
Brussels: If elections are held on June 5, they will not be recognized by the International Community
Brussels regrets that the continued political crisis has caused the country to move away from Euro-Atlantic aspirations, a spokesman for the European Commission told "Meta".
"The Commission notes that several parties have not submitted their list of candidates to the State Election Commission by yesterday’s deadline. We do not see that the minimum conditions to enable credible elections on 5...
Brussels express concern, they have yet to reveal their next steps
Brussels has not yet declared what steps will be taken due to the actions of President Gjorge Ivanov, when he granted over 50 politician mostly all under investigations, pardons, and by doing so, he violated the Przhino Agreement.
“In a statement issued last week, we said that we have been forced to consider further action to meet the requirements highlighted...
EU considering traveling bans and freezing assets of certain Macedonian politicians
The European Union could impose sanctions such as a travel ban and the freezing of assets of certain Macedonian politicians who are believed to be obstructing the resolution of the political crisis, " an unnamed European official told "Reuters".
According to the same source, President Gjorge Ivanov must annul his decision to grant 56 pardons in the wire tapping affair,...
Kocijancic: Retrograde steps have destroyed Przhino and Vienna
The European Commission today expressed their regret that tomorrow’s leaders meeting in Vienna will not take place, stated today the spokesperson for the European Commission, Maja Kocijancic for “Meta”.
“We have consistently said that the breakdown of the Pržino Agreement would have serious consequences for the country. We would deeply regret any retrograde steps in Skopje that would move the country...
Brussels on Zaev’s statement: We don’t comment on individual “conditions” by parties
The European Commission today would not comment on the SDSM's decision not to participate in the leaders' meeting in Vienna if President Gjorge Ivanov did not withdraw the pardons he granted and if Parliament is not assembled to postpone elections on June the 5th.
“We don’t comment on individual "conditions" by parties. Commissioner Hahn was very clear when he said...
Kocijancic: Meeting in Vienna is to save the Przhino Agreement
The aim of the leaders’ meeting in Vienna is not to draft a new agreement, nut to ensure that leaders will continue will the implementation of the existing Przhino Agreement said Maja Kocijancic.
“The purpose of the meeting is to discuss ways to resolve the crisis and ensure leaders will continue with the implementation of the Przhino Agreement and reform...
Brussels confirms: There will be a leaders’ meeting, however when and where is yet to be confirmed
The European Commission has not confirmed whether political leaders on Friday in Vienna will meet with the three MEPs Ivo Vajgl, Eduard Kukan and Richard Howitt and EU Commissioner for Neighborhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations, Johannes Hahn.
“We can not confirm the meeting, but of course Commissioner Hahn is in constant contact with political leaders in the country, MEPs, the...
Brussels: Macedonian political parties must find a way to preserve the Przhino Agreement
Today's decision of President Gjorge Ivanov to stop trials of politicians puts into question Macedonia's commitment to promoting the rule of law, said the European Commission tonight.
"The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia has committed itself to promoting the rule of law and fighting impunity. Against this background, today's decision by President Ivanov on the pardoning of a number of officials...
Brussels: Migrants in Idomeni should be moved to other camps across Greece
The European Commission today called on all migrants from the Greek side of the border to be moved to other camps in the country.
"The European Commission will continue to send the message that the people of Idomeni should be relocated and placed in reception centers across Greece and they should not make these dangerous attempts. Authorities and NGOs should...
Brussels: More needs to be done to ensure credible elections
There has been progress in the preparations for the elections, but there is still a lot of work to be done, said today spokeswoman for the European Commission, Maja Kocijancic.
“We closely monitor developments in Macedonia. Regarding preparations for the elections to be held within two months, there has been progress, but more needs to be done to ensure election...
Hahn: The SEC has enough time to prepare the electoral roll
Undoubtedly there should be elections in Macedonia and the State Election Commission has to prepare the electoral roll, because now they should have enough time, said European Commissioner for Neighborhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations, Johannes Hahn in Durres, Albania, where he participated in the ministerial conference for the Western Balkans.
The Commissioner said that if the problems of the voters...
Kocijancic: The EU does not just transfer money to Government’s bank accounts
The European Commission so far has given assistance to Macedonia to build the capacities in the country in various fields, including building the capacity of relevant ministries and border guards for better border management, all key issues in the area for asylum and migrants, says the spokeswoman of the European Commission Maja Kocijancic to "Nova" regarding allegations that the...
Germany: There are no conditions for elections according to European standards
Germany shares the opinion of the European Commission on the state of preparations for parliamentary elections in Macedonia, that it will take further reforms before there is an opportunity for elections in accordance with European standards, announced the German Embassy in Skopje on Thursday.
The Embassy urges all political parties involved to make an effort and show political will to...
After the mini EU summit was cancelled, Hahn’s schedule is empty yet his visit to Skopje is uncertain
The visit of the European Commissioner for Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations, Johannes Hahn, to Macedonia is still uncertain. Some of the media reported that Hahn would delay his arrival due to the mini-EU Summit on the refugee crisis, but now it is cancelled Hahn's schedule is empty.
Neither the European Commission has precise information whether Hahn will visit Macedonia...
The EC are against Macedonia closing the border with Greece
The European Commission wants to get more involved in border management, but is not for their closure, said European Commission spokeswoman, Tove Ernst, when asked to comment on Visegrad calls for Macedonia to close the border with Greece.
“The European Commission welcomes the aid to Macedonia given by EU member states to control the border with Greece, by sending police...
The wired fence doubled, then check points, after that, refugee camps?
Setting up an additional wired fence at quota 59 at the Macedonian-Greek border, for protection against migrants illegally crossing, apparently is the first phase of the implementation of the agreement between Macedonia and the European countries to help control the refugee crisis in the wake of the influx of people expected to arrive in the Spring.
The second phase, as announced,...
Brussels is concerned and disappointed by Gruevski’s insults in his speech
The European Union is disappointed by yesterday's statement by former Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski "Meta" has learnt from official sources within the EU.
"We have already expressed our concern and disappointment with the statement from the former Prime Minister and his lack of the respect of the political agreement”, a senior official told “Meta” who asked to remain anonymous when...
Kocijancic for “Meta”: We encourage the new Government to conduct credible elections
The Commission recalls the utmost importance of the parties implementing the political agreement that they reached last June/July, in order to return the country to its Euro-Atlantic path. The work of the Special Prosecutor, for instance, is vital to restore confidence in the rule of law, said the European Commission spokeswoman Maja Kocijancic to “Meta”, adding that the work...
