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The SDSM and VMRO-DMPNE confirm: Negotiations at Pržino are suspended
The parties are not even close to agreeing to conditions that will contribute to fair and democratic elections in Autumn.The SDSM spokesman, Petre Shilegov at today's press conference, responding to reporters questions, said the negotiations have been suspended because the VMRO-DPMNE wants to discuss the questionable voters on the electoral roll and about the regulation of the media. Shilegov did not...
Shilegov: Gruevski is lying and does not want to negotiate
The political parties continue to delay in agreeing to a meeting of party leaders by adopting tactical positions. This proposed new meeting should involve the taking of steps to finding a solution for the political crisis, so the parties, together, can eventually come to an agreement whereby a new deadline date can be set for new elections.
In this regard,...
The Coalition for Change and Justice wants negotiations to be held in front of cameras
The Coalition for Change and Justice believes that the negotiation process must also include other relevant political parties, civil society’s and the media, so that the talks will be transparent and in front of cameras.
"We propose the formation of a reformed (expert) government, who will have the responsibility to implement radical reforms and create equal conditions for political competition...
Ahmeti: It is impossible to hold elections this year
The leader of the DUI party, Ali Ahmeti, in an interview for “Art TV” based in Tetovo, says elections in autumn are impossible and that the four leaders already have agreed on an election date in December.
“It has been agreed that at the beginning of December, elections will be held so that all parties will agree. Whether they will be...
Manchevski: Until pardons are declared invalid, there is no possibility for negotiations
"Elections on June 5 will not be held, this was confirmed yesterday by the SEC. The regime is crumbling from all sides', Damjan Manchevski, Vice President of SDSM said at today's press conference.
"And the Diaspora said "no" to rigged elections. According to the official data from the SEC, the Diaspora registered a total of 4848 voters. This means that...
Zaev: The SDSM does not want a fixed date for elections, but a conditional date
The leader of the opposition party SDSM, Zoran Zaev at today's debate organized by "Civil" said the the parties are having bilateral meetings with representatives from the international community, but there are no negotiations between the four largest parties. He said that the elections on June 5 won't be held, the SDSM does not want a new fixed date...
Kotevski: There is no need to worry, the President of VMRO-DPMNE is here and he is well
For exactly 12 days now, the President of the VMRO-DPMNE party Nikola Gruevski, has not been seen in public, he hasn’t appeared at any promotions, projects, nor has he made any statements. The last time he was last spotted by camera's, was on April 28, at the promotion for the project “From the city to the village, for a...
Hahn: In light of these developments, I doubt whether credible elections are still possible
European Commissioner for Neighborhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations, Johannes Hahn, condemned today's decision by President Gjorge Ivanov to annul the trials of politicians, noting that it is contrary to the rule of law.
"Today's actions of President Ivanov are not in line with my understanding of the rule of law. In the light of these developments, I have serious doubts whether...
Vanhoutte for “Meta”: I certainly won’t donate my bicycle to the VMRO Museum.
Belgian expert Peter Vanhoutte, who facilitated the negotiations of the Przino Agreement and those in the working groups, today left for Brussels. His contract as an independent expert ends on March 27, but he announced that he would be returning to Macedonia on April 4 and said he would continue to work and help the country move forward.
As for...
Tonight Mr Vanhoutte will be awarded ‘Officer in the Order of the Crown’
Today, Belgian facilitator Peter Vanhoutte will be awarded the Belgian decoration of “Officer in the Order of the Crown” by the Ambassador of Belgium, Anick Van Calster.
The ceremony will be held tonight at 18.30 at the hotel "Arka".
Mr Vanhoutte, the facilitator in Macedonia who participated in the negotiations on Black Monday and the crisis on 24th of December 2012, and...
Vanhoutte: We are looking into various options to reach an agreement over the media
At the moment, unfortunately, it is impossible to continue meetings for the media format in which the negotiations took place so far, announced today the Belgian facilitator Peter Vanhoutte.
"Taking into account the public interest in media negotiations within political working groups, we want to inform you that it was not possible to continue the meetings of the working groups....
SDSM: We will only participate in credible and democratic elections
SDSM have left the opportunity not to participate in elections on June 5, although party officials did not explicitly confirm this.
They scheduled a briefing with reporters, and once again reiterated that they "will only participate in credible and democratic elections."
As for speculation about reforms in the media that the leader of VMRO-DPMNE Nikola Gruevski said he will not continue...
Howitt, Vajgl and Kukan will try to save the Przhino Agreement
Today the three MEPs Richard Howitt, Ivo Vajgl and Eduard Kukan, will attempt to help the ruling party and the opposition schedule a date for the upcoming elections.
They came to Skopje yesterday, and today will meet with the political parties who are signatories to the Przino Agreement. So far, there has been no information as to whether the MEPs...
Baily believes the Przhino Agreement is not dead
The US Ambassador to Macedonia, Jess Baily in an interview with “Kanal 5” said that he doesn't believe that the Przhino Agreement is dead, but from tomorrow night the situation will get to the point of no return.
“The key question now is to decide on a date for elections. It was the most critical question in the letter we sent...
Vanhoutte to VMRO-DPMNE: The museum of VMRO is not in my tour guide
Belgian mediator in the negotiations, Peter Vanhoutte last night via his Twitter profile reacted to the VMRO-DPMNE's decision to terminate cooperation with him with and the message that they will treat the mediator only as a tourist.
Mr Vanhoutte wrote on "Twitter" that he plans to start writing tourist guides and asks where is the museum of VMRO because it...
VMRO-DPMNE has stopped all cooperation with Vanhoutte, from today, he is only a tourist
The ruling party VMRO-DPMNE announced late this afternoon that they have decided to stop cooperating with the Belgian mediator Peter Vanhoutte in the negotiations.
The decision, according to the party, is based on Mr Vanhouttes insults towards the VMRO-DPMNE party and the representatives who participated in the negotiations, as well as "continuing to belittle the people and the Republic of Macedonia".
"VMRO-DPMNE has tolerated...
Vanhoutte: No elections on April 24 – Today the US and the EU will announce their final assessment
The delegation of the European Union (EU) and the Embassy of the United States (US) in Macedonia today, as announced, should be announcing their assessment on whether there are conditions for holding early parliamentary elections on April 24.
Initially, the assessment by the EU and the US should have been announced yesterday, however, the embassies informed the public that the...
Negotiations over the media have failed – Parties could not come to an agreement
Belgian mediator Peter Vanhoutte late tonight confirmed that the parties signatories of the Przhino Agreement had not reached an agreement on the matter of media regulation.
“We've had intensive negotiations for two days and all I can confirm now is that a deal has not been reached”, said Mr Vanhouttte.
When asked who is to blame for the breakdown of the...
Vanhoutte: If there is goodwill, a deal can be reached in a few hours
Today I expect to make progress and for the political parties to agree on reforms in the media, said the facilitator Peter Vanhoutte before today's final meeting and before the deadline for an agreement on reforms to the media.
“I hope for progress in the negotiations and for all parties to be constructive. Today, we will discuss two issues regarding...
Selmani warns: They are proposing to legalize government advertising!
The President of the Association of Journalists, Naser Selmani, and the President of the Independent Union of Journalists and Media Workers Tamara Chausidis, today before the MPs Clubhouse, where talks were being held regarding media reforms, once again confirmed the view of the associations, that they will not accept any form of government advertising.
Selmani said he had heard speculation...
