Tag: Johannes Hahn

"For us, what is significant, is the elections in Macedonia to be fair and democratic. We are working with the OSCE and they will send more people than usual the numbers to observe, both in the preparatory phase and to observe the voting on election day”, said EU Commissioner on Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations , Johannes Hahn, in...

Spokeswoman Maja Kocijancic for EU Commissioner for Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations today clarified for "Meta" Johannes Hahn's statement for the Bulgarian newspaper "Kapital", and that it was taken out of context. “I believe the quote was taken out of context. The Commissioner's position remains as outlined in his latest press statement”, said Maja Kocijancic for "Meta". Bulgarian newspaper "Kapital" on...

It must be made clear to the European Commissioner for Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations, Johannes Hahn, that there can not be quality elections without equal opportunities for all political parties to equally participate in the electoral process, and for the citizens to be able to freely cast their vote, reacted SDSM to the Commissioner's statement for the Bulgarian...

EU Commissioner for Neighborhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations, Johannes Hahn, in a statement on latest developments in Macedonia said that he would have preferred a consensual solution by all parties for the elections date. "I take note of the decisions taken today to conduct early elections on 24 April as foreseen in the Przno agreement. But as stated, I would have preferred a consensual...

European Commissioner for Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations Johannes Hahn, today urged Macedonian political leaders to implement the Przhino Agreement. “It would be great if elections would be conducted in this spirit, where everyone is committed. In any case the political players in the country should stick to to the Agreement of June / July”, Hahn said before the Foreign...

After unsuccessful negotiations between the four largest political parties, signatories to the Przhino Agreement, together with EU Commissioner Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations , Johannes Hahn, social networks have launched an avalanche of negative criticism against Hahn where they blame him for being ignorant, bias and unprofessional. https://twitter.com/bakraci/status/688369774779326464 https://twitter.com/SPendarovski/status/688369467475259393 https://twitter.com/stefan_duvnjak/status/688363427685883905 https://twitter.com/Sulimanovic/status/688346336052285440 https://twitter.com/pilula12/status/688343848981000192 https://twitter.com/bakraci/status/688338701768912896 https://twitter.com/Mile_Panika/status/688336769436221443 https://twitter.com/razvigorka/status/688332972559314944 https://twitter.com/ArslaJeMeniBog/status/688320332772589568 https://twitter.com/mojokilington/status/688318283293036544 https://twitter.com/Dimitrov_Nikola/status/688313528189607936 https://twitter.com/VidanaDeSign/status/688310936973742080 https://twitter.com/mnogufina/status/688306875226521600 https://twitter.com/janwicki/status/688284260180967425 https://twitter.com/firerot_/status/688381409677979648 https://twitter.com/Pavlovikj/status/688375542341615616 https://twitter.com/firerot_/status/688362981760053249 https://twitter.com/firerot_/status/688362847764631552 https://twitter.com/svekjichka/status/688348240375336960 https://twitter.com/ArslaJeMeniBog/status/688340881666093056 https://twitter.com/vladokrstevski/status/688314671108108289 https://twitter.com/kezhmanprvi/status/688311896219455488 https://twitter.com/ATANASOP/status/688292623669440512 https://twitter.com/firerot_/status/688292368202596353 https://twitter.com/JakovFendu/status/688281416191221760

EU Commissioner for Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations, Johannes Hahn this morning wrote on his Twitter account that regardless of the decision of the political parties, the EU will provide fair elections. "I would like to assure citizens that no matter what the final decision of the political parties will be, we will provide full support to ensure free and...

EU Commissioner for Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations, Johannes Hahn, after the leaders' meeting in Przhino said that parties had not come to an agreement because three of the parties agreed on early parliamentary elections to be held on April 24, but one party was against it. Hahn stressed that Macedonia is in a very difficult situation. “The country is in...

Negotiations between the four political parties leaders' failed late last night, which were held in Przhino in mediation with the EU Commissioner for Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations Johannes Hahn, US Ambassador Jess Bailey, EU Ambassador Orav and Belgian facilitator Peter Vanhoutte. The four main parties were unable to agree on a date for early parliamentary elections. VMRO-DPMNE, DUI and...

The leaders meeting between representatives from the political parties signatories to the Przhino Agreement with the EU Commissioner and the International Community has lasted for more than six hours. Since the meeting stated which is being held at the residence of the European Union in Przhino, there has been still no information. Reporters after several hours were waiting outside before the...

After DUI leader Ali Ahmeti met with EU Commissioner Johannes Hahn, he said he was optimistic and that there is no need to delay elections. “We are making a huge effort to reach a final decision because the country expects these very significant issues. I do not think the date is the main problem, but a few technical issues. I...

Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski, accompanied by Zoran Stavreski, Nikola Todorov, Nikola Popovski, Ilija Dimovski and Martin Protoger have just arrived at the residence of the European Union in Przhino. It is expected that EU Commissioner Johannes Hahn will have a separate meeting with representatives of the ruling party. After then end of this meeting representatives from DUI should arrive. and then representatives from DPA. After they...

EU Commissioner for Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations , Johannes Hahn, arrived at the residence of the European Union in Przhino. He would not give a statement to the media, he only briefly said he hoped that the it would be a good day. “I have nothing to say at the moment. I can only tell you that I hope...

The European Commissioner for Neighborhood Policy, and Enlargement Negotiations, Johannes Hahn, posted on his Twitter account that he is on his way to Macedonia, where he will meet with the signatories of the Przhino Agreement. "On my way to former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, where I will meet with leaders of the 4 main parties. I will stress responsibility of all...

More than 70 civil society organizations, platforms and initiatives today sent a letter to Commissioner Johannes Hahn and other international active officials about resolving the political crisis, where they have pointed out that at this current point in time, key requirements have not been met and that the atmosphere is not favorable for holding free, fair and democratic elections. “ We, the...

Tomorrow at noon, before the European Union Delegation in Skopje, representatives of more than 70 civil society organizations, civil society platforms and initiatives will hold a press conference. At a press conference, the organizations will present the a joint letter addressed to Commissioner Johannes Hahn and other international factors that will help resolve the political crisis in Macedonia. "The purpose of...

SDSM wants to talk about has far the terms of the Przhino Agreement have been implemented and whether there is room for the elections to be postponed for some time, however he has no one to talk to, claim sources from the opposition party for "Meta". “We want to talk about what has been implemented so far from the Przhino...

The leader of SDSM will not confirm nor deny the speculations that parliamentary elections will be held in late June this year. In a statement to "Meta" he went as far to say that "we might conclude that September is an ideal date," but emphasized that there is still no agreement to move the elections, and said, that the decision...

Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski on Monday, will travel to the United States, where, according to recent announcements, will meet with US Vice President Joe Biden. The deepening of mutual relations and cooperation, Macedonia's reforms and democratic processes, the increase of economic cooperation and trade relations, security issues and Macedonia's integration into NATO and the European Union (EU) are expected to be focal...

The European Commissioner for Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations, Johannes Hahn is optimistic that the crisis in Macedonia will be "definitely" resolved. In his blog on January the 1st he wrote: “I hope, that based on our great efforts, it will also be possible to overcome definitely the political crisis in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia”. The European Commission confirmed that...