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Von Der Leyen: The opportunity is now and should be seized
The German Defense Minister, Ursula von der Leyen at the meeting with her Macedonian colleague, Radmila Shekjerinska in Skopje, stated that Macedonia and Germany share the same values and that "we should continue to build Europe together!" also stating that this country has a unique opportunity that has to be seized.
-From our experience with the unification of Germany,...
Merkel to Zaev: Germany will strongly support the Agreement
German Chancellor Angela Merkel sent a congratulatory message to Macedonian Prime Minister Zoran Zaev for reaching an agreement with Greece to resolve the name dispute, and said Germany would strongly support it, informed the Macedonian Government.
"This deal paves the way for a historic agreement, and I congratulate you and your government on this success. The Federal Republic of Germany...
Osmani: Those who are against the Law on languages are against NATO and the EU and against the country
What I can state as news is yesterday's visit to Germany and the meetings with the President Frank Walter Steinmeier and the chancellor Angela Merkel, where the passing of the Law on the use of languages was clearly greeted and in a way the behavior of those who opposed the law due to political reasons was condemned. It is a...
Roth: Do not put up red lines, sit down and resolve the name dispute
Macedonia and Greece should not put up red lines and should do their best to resolve the name dispute, said Minister of State for Europe at the German Federal Foreign Office, Michael Roth in a debate at the Friedrich Ebert Foundation in Berlin.
"I am very pleased with gestures as part of the confidence building measures for the country. What I...
Bosnjakovski: Germany is not actively involved in the name negotiations
Germany is not actively involved in the name talks that are being held between Macedonia and Greece under the auspices of the United Nations and mediator Matthew Nimetz, said government spokesman, Mile Bosnjakovski in response to a journalist’s question at today's press conference.
“Today's meeting between German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Prime Minister Zoran Zaev is bilateral, where they will discuss various...
Dimitrov will ask for help in Berlin for starting the EU negotiations
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nikola Dimitrov, during the visit to Berlin on the 6th of September, will ask Germany and the European Union to help Macedonia to completely accomplish the Euro-Atlantic integration.
-This is a chance for the EU and Germany to show that not only they are able to help by stopping the crisis and to prevent it...
Dimitrov will travel to Berlin to meet with Sigmar Gabriel
In the forthcoming period, the Head of the Macedonian diplomacy, Nikola Dimitrov, will be visiting Berlin where he will meet with his colleague, Sigmar Gabriel.
Dimitrov's visit is mentioned in today's announcement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, regarding the handing over of the credentials of the newly appointed Ambassador of Germany in Macedonia, Thomas Norbert Gerberich.
"Ambassador Gerberich has...
Osmani asked Roth for Berlin’s involvement regarding the solution of the name dispute
Today, Deputy Prime Minister for European Affairs Bujar Osmani conveyed the State Secretary for European Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Germany, Michael Roth, regarding the Macedonian Government's initiative for a strategic partnership between Germany and Macedonia, and asked for Berlin's involvement in resolving the name dispute.
The statement from his cabinet says, regarding the meeting with Osmani...
Germany: After years of unsuccessful negotiations, Bulgaria and Macedonia have found a solution
"Bulgaria and Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia signed a historic treaty document of good neighborliness in Skopje today. I very much welcome the achievement of consensus on outstanding questions, following many years of unsuccessful negotiations. In signing the treaty, the two countries are sending an important message as regards successful bilateral and regional cooperation in the Balkans and...
Albani: We hope that with EU mediation we will find a compromise for the solution over the name dispute
Macedonia, with the new government led by Zoran Zaev, can again begin to focus on projects on foreign policy, such as the REU and NATO integration, said in an interview for the "European Western Balkans" the German MP from the ranks of the ruling Christian-Democratic Union (CDU) Stephan Albani who is presiding with the German-Southeastern European Parliamentary Group.
"Macedonia has...
Zaev-Roth: Germany will support Macedonia in its reformatory process
Prime Minister Zoran Zaev and the State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Viktor Dimovski, this afternoon met with the Minister of State for Europe at the Federal Foreign Office of the Republic of Germany, Michael Roth, accompanied by the Ambassador of Germany, Christine Althauser.
"The German State Secretary Roth has come with a strong support from Germany regarding...
Minister of State for Europe from the German Foreign Office will be visiting Skopje
Minister of State for Europe from the German Foreign Office, Michael Roth will be paying an official visit to Macedonia and Serbia from Sunday to Tuesday.
“It’s about time to overcome the blockades in the former Yugoslav Republic of “Macedonia. The responsible politicians took the country into a very difficult situation. That is why I am pleased with the initial...
Šekerinska – Althauser: Macedonia should be there where it belongs – part of NATO and the EU
With the realization of the reformatory procedures in the domain of rule of law, freedom of the press and control over the executive power, in a very brief time we shall show that Macedonia can be seen as a country that has established the essence of the democratic principles. This was stressed by the Minister of Defence, Radmila Šekerinska...
Zaev and Gruevski express their condolences for the death of Helmut Kohl
The Prime Minister of Macedonia, Zoran Zaev, sent a telegram of condolences for the death of former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl, to the Chancellor of Germany, Angela Merkel, and to the citizens of Germany.
"The citizens of the Federal Republic of Germany have lost a great man and politician, who recognized unification as a value and the path that leads...
Althauser: Germany is just an observer regarding the name dispute
Germany will not interfere in the resolution of the name dispute between Macedonia and Greece, said today the German Ambassador to Macedonia, Christine Althauser when she was asked by journalists whether it was possible for Macedonia’s accession to NATO, but under its provisional name.
“Of course it is important that Minister Nikola Dimitrov went to Athens as part of his...
Merkel to Zaev: You have Germany’s support and we’ll be seeing you on July 12th
German Chancellor Angela Merkel today sent her congratulations to Zoran Zaev on his election to Prime Minister and on the occasion of forming a new government.
“I cordially congratulate you on your election as Prime Minister. The Federal Government firmly supports the objective of your country becoming closer to the European Union and NATO. The Federal Republic of Germany will...
Ivanov: It is unacceptable that the German Embassy based their statement on false information
“The ambassador from the German ministry used fake news, and then Merkel had to apologize for the incorrect information they received from their Embassy. I appeal to Germany that this level of diplomats is an insult to our country. It is unacceptable for the German Embassy to base their statements on false information. How could I have given the...
Hellbach: Ivanov should be wise and has to allow a swift formation of government
The special emissary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Germany for Southeastern Europe, Turkey and the EFTA countries, Christian Hellbach, after the meeting with President Gjorge Ivanov, the Macedonian Foreign Minister, Nikola Poposki, and the leaders of the political parties in Macedonia, said that it is necessary for a government to be formed quickly that will be devoted...
New German President Steinmeier, the man who pushed forward the Przino 2 Agreement
The new President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, as former German Foreign Minister, a responsibility which he held until early last month, among other things, was active in the process of resolving the political crisis in Macedonia.
His involvement. although was not very publicly exposed, it was of crucial importance in getting the Macedonian parties to the negotiating table in the...
Germany is abolishing the law, while Macedonia still prosecutes to protect monarchs
The Minister of Justice in Germany, Heiko Maas yesterday announced that the German government will abolish the law that forbids citizens of that country to insult foreign leaders.
Maas said that law is “outdated and unnecessary”.
The Turkish Embassy in Macedonia at the end of December last year, announced that it had brought criminal charges against E.A., a Turkish citizen because he had insulted...
