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Kocijančič: European Union does not want to interfere in the case with Gruevski

The European Union does not want to interfere in the case regarding former Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski and his political asylum claim in Hungary, stated European Commission spokeswoman Maja Kocijančič for Pressing TV. Kocijančič says that "this is a case that must not be politicized." "We are aware of the situation regarding Mr. Gruevski. We do not comment on ongoing court proceedings....

For the EU, Macedonia will be FYROM until Agreement with Greece is fully implemented

Spokeswoman for the European Commission, Maja Kocijančić, said that until Greece and Macedonia fully implement the agreement reached over the name dispute, the European Union will continue to call the country by its provisional name. “An agreement has been reached, however, a number of steps remain to be completed. For official purposes we will continue to call the country the...

EC: New mayors will get a clear mandate, all leaders must act responsibly

Local elections in Macedonia give a clear mandate to the new mayors and members of the municipals councils on how citizens would like their local government to be shaped in their municipalities, said European Commission spokeswoman Maja Kocijančič today. According to her, the focus should now be on moving the EU reform agenda forward through an inclusive proces, in the...

Brussels: The Government to analyze the recommendations of the Venice Commission regarding the Law for the languages

The European Union was informed that the Government has passed the draft-law for the use of languages and that it plans to submit it to the Parliament, said for "Meta" Maja Kocijanchic, the EU's spokesperson. Kocijancic, still, did not answer how Brussels would comment on the placement of a European flag i.e. the marking of the law as part...

Kocijančič: The Government and the opposition must work on implementing the reforms together

The European Union supports the reform efforts in the Republic of Macedonia, said European Commission spokeswoman Maja Kocijančič, adding that Brussels sent a clear message what they expect from Macedonia in the upcoming elections. “We made it clear that the new Government and the opposition should leave their divisions aside and work together on the implementation of the reform priorities...

Kocijančić: A Parliament Speaker must be elected urgently and the uncertainty must end

Today, the European Commission again urged for the election results to be respected and President Gjorge Ivanov to reconsider his decision. “As the EU has said repeatedly, the results of the recent parliamentary elections must now be respected, the current uncertainty ended and a government must be established without further delay, based on the parliamentary majority that is there”, stated...

Kocijančić: The uncertainty must end and a government must be formed without further delay

The results from the recent parliamentary elections must be respected, the current uncertainty must end and a government must be formed without further delay, said Maja Kocijančić, spokeswoman for the European Commission (EC), for "Radio Free Europe". “As the European Union has repeatedly stated, including the European Parliament, the results of the recent parliamentary elections must be respected, the current...

Brussels will not comment on the platform of Albanian parties

The European Commission today refused to comment on the platform of the Albanian parties, but restated that they expect a government to be formed as soon as possible, and that it will have broad political support. “We have said repeatedly, we are not speculating on the composition of the government or the program in Macedonia, but what we are expecting,...

EU expects “swift formation of a new, broad-based government” and support for the SPO

Brussels expects the swift formation of a new broad coalition government and the complete enablement of all conditions for the SPO, says spokeswoman Maja Kocijančić for the European Commission for "Meta", after the statement made by the leader of VMRO-DPMNE Nikola Gruevski that he would not agree to an extension of the mandate for the SPO. “The EU looks forward...

Kocijančič: Brussels concerned over negative rhetoric and urges parties to act responsibly

The European Commission today urged the public not to put pressure on the State Election Commission and the judiciary. “The Commission notes the preliminary results and the outcome of the complaints and awaits now the outcome of the appeal processes. The relevant national authorities, including the State Election Commission and the Courts, should be allowed to work unhindered, free from...

Kocijančič: We will closely monitor the elections, they are an opportunity for a fresh start

The European Union will closely monitor the elections on Sunday, and the EU is expected to give their initial reaction regarding the outcome on Monday afternoon, December 12, said Maja Kocijančič, a spokesperson from the European Commission. “In terms of what the next step will be, we, of course, will closely monitor the elections, as we have done with the...

Kocijancic: Support and respect of the SPO is an obligation of all institutions

The European Union encourages all institutions in the country to act within the obligations of the Pržino Agreement and to support the work of the Special Public Prosecutor without interference, said to "Meta" the spokeswoman for the European Commission Maja Kocijancic, concerning the obstructions to the SPO’s investigation made by the Administration of Security and Counterintelligence. She emphasized the importance...

Kocijancic: Parties urgently need to reach an agreement on the remaining issue

Brussels welcomed the progress made yesterday at the negotiations held at the EU residence in Pržino, however, they have called on all the parties to find a solution to the remaining issue. “We welcome that parties made progress during their discussions yesterday and we encourage them to urgently reach agreement on the remaining issue, which can be found with the...

Brussels has stopped funding for Corridor 8

The European Commission has decided not to finance Corridor 8 because of the problems and shortcomings in the transport sector in Macedonia, stated Maja Kocijanicic. “The transport connectivity project which the country submitted, for Corridor 8, will be considered as soon as outstanding issues in that sector, such as sector strategy and coordination, have been addressed and the conditions met....

Kocijancic: Obligations remain unfulfilled, EU will cut financial aid to Macedonia

"The deteriorating political context is one of the reasons why the government and the administration have unfortunately not been able, or willing, to deliver on reform commitments or to demonstrate the necessary preparedness to plan necessary reforms or implement EU funds in these areas", said the EC spokesperson, Maja Kocijanic when our journalists at "Meta" asked "Why have the...

Kocijancic on the decision by the SDSM: Every party is responsible for its actions

European Commission spokesperson, Maja Kocijancic today reacted to the decision made the opposition party, the SDSM to freeze its participation in Parliament until the Constitutional Court rules on the constitutionality of the SPO. “The parties have themselves the responsibility to bring their country back onto the Euro-Atlantic path. This is not business as usual and any further inaction will have...

Kocijancic on Ivanov’s speech: Everybody should refrain from interfering with the work of the SPO

The European Commission today called on all political leaders and other state institutions to respect and to refrain from interfering with the work of the Special Public Prosecutor’s Office. “Everybody should refrain from interfering with the work of the Special Prosecutor Office, which is tasked with establishing legal accountability for what was made public in the intercepted communications”, stated the...

Kocijancic: The Coming Weeks are Crucial for Macedonia

Brussels today again urged Macedonian political leaders to return to the negotiating table and create conditions for credible elections. They also stressed that the coming weeks are crucial for the European future of the country. “Yesterday the Foreign Affairs Council discussed the situation in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. As expressed by the HR/VP Federica Mogherini, there was "a...

Kocijancic: Ivanov must urgently withdraw all pardons

Brussels is closely following the situation in the country and we repeat the need for all pardons to be withdrawn, said spokeswoman for the European Commission, Maja Kocijanicic when our journalists from “Meta” asked her to comment on the Presidents decision to partially withdraw some of the pardons. “We have repeatedly made our (EU) position on what needs to be...

Kocijancic: Pardons have to be annulled to avoid selective justice

The European Commission has been following the latest developments, said EC spokesperson Maja Kocijancic when she was asked to comment by "Meta" journalists on the decision by Parliament on the partial pardons and what measures could be monitored by Brussels. “We are following the latest developments in the country; on this particular issue as expressed in the joint statement by...