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It is good that after the consultative referendum agreement will be discussed in Parliament, says Maas
German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said that those who voted in the referendum want the country to continue its path to the EU and NATO.
"Even though many wanted a greater turnout, I am glad that the vast majority of those who exercised their democratic right voted for the Agreement with Greece. They want their country to continue its path...
Has Zaev forgotten about the “Przino Government” 100 days before elections?
Yesterday, Prime Minister Zoran Zaev announced that early parliamentary elections would be possible if the constitutional changes stipulated by the Agreement with Greece are not passed in Parliament. He announced a possible date for an election on November 25, however, the laws state otherwise.
On July 23, in the MPs Clubhouse, at the leadership meeting between the four main political...
Zaev: These days we shall know whether an agreement can be reached with the opposition or there will be snap elections
In a matter of few days, we shall know whether there will be an ambiance for reaching an agreement with the opposition for a two-thirds majority that is necessary to vote for the constitutional changes in the Parliament that are a result of the Agreement with Greece.
This was stressed by Prime Minister Zoran Zaev in a statement at...
1,806,336 registered to vote as referendum silence begins
At midnight tonight, the public campaign ends and the 48-hour silence before the referendum to be held on Sunday, September 30th, begins.
According to the decision adopted by the Parliament of the Republic of Macedonia, the ballot question for the referendum will read: "Are you for EU and NATO membership, by accepting the agreement between the Republic of Macedonia and the...
Campaigns launched for referendum on September 30th
Today, the campaign for the upcoming referendum (September 30th) was officially launched. Citizens will go to the polls and answer the ballot question "Are you for EU and NATO membership by accepting the agreement between Macedonia and Greece?"
Heading the campaign is the Parliament of the Republic of Macedonia, and Parliament Speaker Talat Xhaferi announced that they will carryout the campaign...
The formation of the OTA is still a financial enigma
In regards to the question of how much will it cost for the establishment of the Operational-Technical Agency (OTA), the new body that will manage the wiretapping equipment in the country, the relevant institutions have kicked the ball into another court.
Today, Parliament voted for Zoran Angelovski as director of the OTA, but it seems that nobody knows how much...
The Parliament unanimously voted Zoran Angelovski to be the head of OTA
With 83 votes "for," the Parliament has unanimously voted for Zoran Angelovski to be the Director of the Operative-Technical Agency (OTA) with a mandate of 5 years.
The proposal for Angelovski to be the Director of OTA was voted by the parliamentary Commission for Elections and Appointments after the ruling parties have reached an agreement out of 14 potential...
SDSM will spend 400.000 euros on the referendum
SDSM does not plan to spend more than 300-400 thousand euros on the referendum campaign. The campaign should pass in a pleasant and attractive atmosphere, after which citizens will vote "for".
This was stated by Prime Minister Zoran Zaev yesterday from Kriva Palanka, who said that they should not be spent more money because, the referendum itself is not like...
Xhaferi gives parties three-day deadline to convey their positions on referendum
Today, Parliament Speaker Talat Xhaferi notified parliamentary groups that they will have a three-day deadline to answer, whether they would participate in the public propaganda for the referendum, that should be conducted by Parliament, as well as on what kind of campaign they will lead and whether they will be "For" "or "Against" on the referendum issue.
The notification was addressed...
Coordinated body for referendum to be led by Xhaferi, while VMRO-DPMNE miss coordinative meeting
The Parliament of the Republic of Macedonia will form a Coordinated Body for the implementation of the referendum on a state level on September 30th and for the conduct of the public campaign.
This was one of the conclusions reached at today's coordinative meeting led by Parliament Speaker, Talat Xhaferi. He met with the top representatives of the parliamentary groups, attended by...
Xhaferi: Deal with Greece to be in Official Gazette following referendum along with Law on Languages
The official start of campaigning for the referendum will begin on 10th of September, and all those who want to participate in the campaign will do so, in whatever context they choose, whether they will support or boycott it, or call to vote against it, it depends on them, said Parliament Speaker Talat Xhaferi at today's press briefing.
According to...
Parliament votes on referendum with 68 votes in favor, while VMRO-DPMNE walk out
Parliament has voted on the referendum over the name that will be of a consultative nature and will be held on September 30, with 68 votes in favor and no votes against. The ballot question will be: Are you for EU and NATO membership by accepting the Agreement between the Republic of Macedonia and the Republic of Greece.
The parliamentary...
SEC members mark the start of their work with an oath to Xhaferi
The Chairman of the State Election Commission, Oliver Derkovski, Vice President Ditmir Sehhu, and members Elizabeta Postolovska, Boris Kondarko, Janake Vitanovski, Radica Risteska and Enver Saliu gave a solemn oath today to Parliament Speaker, Talat Xhaferi.
Derkovski said that, as the SEC, they will respect the laws and the Constitution and they will act and do everything in their power...
Referendum to be announced on Monday, parties yet to agree on ballot question
The parliamentary session for announcing the referendum will not be scheduled for tomorrow, but on Monday, decided the parties after the coordination of Parliament.
Parliament Speaker Talat Xhaferi, in accordance with legal deadlines, will schedule the referendum for September 30, 2018, and by Monday the ballot question for the referendum should be settled. Meetings between representatives from VMRO-DPMNE and SDSM,...
SEC’s new structure and laws were adopted that previously were agreed at leaders’ meeting
This afternoon, without explanation or discussion, Parliament has chosen the new structure for the State Election Commission (SEC) and the amendments to the laws that were agreed at leaders’ meeting on Monday.
The SEC’s members were elected with 100 votes "for" without anyone reported.
Oliver Derkovski from VMRO-DPMNE has been chosen to be the chairman of the Commission, and as vice-president...
Agreed terms from Leaders’ Meeting yet to be implemented in Parliament
The Parliament of the Republic of Macedonia did not hold a session which was announced yesterday, where leaders were meant to agree on the election of members of the State Election Commission, amendments to the laws for financing political parties and to organize future technical governments before elections in accordance with the Przino principle.
The Parliamentary Committee on Elections and...
Zaev calls leadership meeting at MP’s Club, tomorrow at 18 o’clock
Prime Minister and leader of the Social Democratic Union of Macedonia, Zoran Zaev, announced a leadership meeting for tomorrow in the Club of Deputies at 6 pm, the Government has announced.
"Due to this exceptional political moment that requires the widening of the institutional framework of leadership meetings, this meeting will be held using the format 1 + 1 (the...
Government submitted to Parliament a proposal for the SEC to vote with 61 votes
The amendments should be adopted in a shortened procedure, according to preliminary information, the aim is that SEC’s members, instead of a two-thirds majority, should be elected with an absolute majority, i.e. 61 votes.
There is no further information whether the same SEC model remains i.e. it was adjusted by the SDSM with the opposition, and according to the VMRO-DPMNE,...
Zaev: After NATO Summit, an agreement on question and date for referendum are expected
After the NATO summit, we will have meeting in Parliament, all political parties, to define the data for a referendum, the details of the question for the referendum, and the character of the referendum, Macedonian Prime Minister Zoran Zaev told Greek News Agency ANA-MPA, citing possible dates for holding the referendum as September 22 or 30 or October 7....
Parliament ratifies Agreement with Greece a second time, Muhić abstains
With 69 votes “in favor”, one "abstention" and in the absence of the opposition VMRO-DPMNE, Parliament voted a second time on the law concerning the ratification of the Agreement with Greece. The Agreement was reached by the Macedonian and Greek governments on 17th of June, in Prespa, and signed by Foreign Ministers, Nikola Dimitrov and Nikos Kotzias.
Minister of Foreign Affairs,...
