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The formation of an interim government main topic at Pržino
Forming an interim government until elections were the main topic at today's talks between the working groups of the political parties in Pržino sources within the negotiating teams have told “Meta”.
Nikola Todorov from the VMRO-DPMNE, Radmila Sekerinska from the SDSM, Imer Aliu of the DPA and Artan Grubi from the DUI party will continue to discuss the electoral roll...
No agreement – Talks continue tomorrow
Today's negotiations over the cleansing of the electoral roll and reforms to the media between the working groups of the political parties and Ambassadors Aivo Orav and Jess Baily came to an end without an agreement.
US Ambassador, Jess Baily, said he was not disappointed because sometimes to reach an agreement, time is needed.
“We had a five-hour constructive debate and...
Chavkov: The establishment of a special court within the MOI is an illogical solution
The Minister of Interior, Mitko Chavkov, believes that the formation of a special department within the Ministry of Interior for the cases led by the Special Prosecution’s Office is illogical.
According to him, the current Law on Criminal Procedure allows any Prosecutor’s Office to ask, and representatives from the MOI will be made available.
“I am not part of that process,...
Elections in November, examination in August to check whether conditions and agreements have been met
Elections in November are possible, however with a prior examination in August to see if conditions have been met, and all notes from the negotiations – This is a possible solution, sources from within the negotiation teams from the political parties told “Meta”.
After several hours of talks today between the representatives, Nikola Todorov from the ruling party, the VMRO-DPMNE,...
NATO: Political crisis is pushing Macedonia away from Membership with the Alliance
The political crisis in Macedonia is pushing the country away from its NATO membership. This was one of the conclusions in the final report from the NATO Summit which took place in Warsaw.
"Given concerns over political developments in the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, which have taken the country further away from NATO values, we urge all political leaders in...
Baily: Accusations that the USA is trying to destabilize Macedonia are absurd
US Ambassador, Jess Baily today strongly rejected accusations that the USA is trying to destabilize the country, and added that he and the USA support the rule of law in the country.
"We in the U.S. Embassy in Skopje often see stories in the media about conspiracy theories and allegations of American interference in Macedonia’s domestic affairs or actions to...
Media reforms will be discussed at today’s negotiations between working groups
The working groups of the political parties who are all signatories to the Pržino Agreement, the VMRO-DPMNE, DUI, DPA and the SDSM today at 11:30 will resume talks at the residence of the European Union in Przino and will discuss reforms to the media.
The meeting comes after yesterday's visit by the German special envoy Johannes Haindl. He met with...
Slight progress at talks today for the ruling parties
The political parties made slight progress at today’s meeting with Ambassadors Jess Baily and Aivo Orav and the European Union’s residence in Pržino. According to representatives from the ruling coalition Nikola Todorov and Artan Grubi, matters regarding the cleansing of the electoral roll and reforms to the media were discussed.
Artan Grubi said his is optimistic and he hopes that...
Political Representatives of all Political Parties in Pržino for Talks on Media Reforms
The long awaited meeting between the working groups representing the main political parties finally got underway at today. At the meeting in Pržino, Aivo Orav and Jess Baily will also be present, where discussions on media reforms will take place. Those attending the Przino meeting include Renata Desoska from the SDSM, Nikola Todorov from the ruling VMRO-DPMNE, Imer Ali...
Orav: Haindl’s visit to influence developments on resolving political crisis
The EU Ambassador to Macedonia, Aivo Orav today stated that he is expecting the visit from the German Special Envoy to Macedonia, Johannes Haindl to influence developments on resolving the political crisis and announced that the International Community will continue to support the process.
“I hope that today’s visit will affect developments. Last week, Ambassadors of other EU member states and...
Haindl will meet with the signatories to the Pržino Agreement tommorrow
Germany's special envoy for solving the political crisis in Macedonia, the German Ambassador to Austria, Johannes Haindl, will arrive tomorrow in Skopje to meet with political leaders, all signatories to the Pržino Agreement.
Adding to his previous visits in the past few weeks, Ambassador Haindl will again who talks with the political parties, all signatories to the Pržino Agreement, as...
Orav: Parties have to find a solution for the political crisis in the next few days, not weeks or months
The European Union is deeply concerned about the political crisis. Instead of finding a solution, the country is again at a standstill, announced today in Skopje EU Ambassador to Macedonia Aivo Orav, accompanied by other Ambassadors of EU member states.
“More than a month has passed since the Parliament reconvened. Regrettably, we have not seen much progress addressing the deep...
Haindl in Skopje on Wednsday, Nuland’s visit still not confirmed
The special German envoy who has been sent to Macedonia especially to help resolve the political crisis, the German Ambassador to Austria, Johannes Haindl will be visiting Skopje on Wednesday, confirmed the German Embassy in Skopje for “Meta”.
For now, details on Haindl's visit are being kept quiet. The media has speculated that the Assistant Secretary of State from the...
Kocijancic: Gruevski and Hahn discussing how to get back on the path for Euro-Atlantic integration
Leader of the VMRO-DPMNA Nikola Gruevski and European Commissioner for Enlargement, Johannes Hahn, at today's meeting in Brussel spoke about the political crisis in the country, and the country’s journey back on the path for Euro-Atlantic integrations, says Maja Kocijacic for “Meta”.
“The leaders have lost a lot of time. It is more than urgent than the parties all return...
Bilateral meetings at Pržino have come to a finish, and no closer to an agreement
Bilateral meetings between the representatives of the four largest political parties with mediators from the European Union and the United States have come to a finish.
None of the representatives were too optimistic and no one wants to predict when to expect some progress. The Vice President of the SDSM Radmila Sekerinska, in a press statement today said they expressed...
Gruevski and Zaev, Both Ready for Elections, All that Remains is a Date
The leaders of the VMRO-DPMNE and the SDSM, Nikola Gruevski and Zoran Zaev, confirmed this weekend that the two largest political parties in Macedonia are ready and prepared for elections, and both have said the sooner the better. According to the former Prime Minister and the leader of the ruling party, this way they can cut costs to the...
Baily: Work Towards Removing all Obstacles so the SPO can Function Normally
US Ambassador to Macedonia, Jess Baily today emphasized that all institutions and political parties should be working towards removing all obstacles so the Special Prosecution’s Office can function normally.
“We urge all parties and institutions to work towards removing all obstacles for the SPO. It is very important to establish accountability for the wiretapping and everything which emerges from it.
As...
British Embassy: Parliamentarians should fulfill their democratic role
“Parliament is a core institution in any democracy”, said for “Meta” the British Ambassador to Macedonia, after the SDSM made the decision to freeze its participation in Parliament until the Constitutional Court rules on the constitutionality of the Special Prosecutor's Office.
“We hope that all Parliamentarians will fulfill their democratic role, using their position and influence to enhance the rule...
Ivanov – Haindl: There is no more room for avioding the obligations under the Pržino Agreement
There is no more room for alibis, excuses for avoiding the obligations under the Pržino Agreement, stressed President Ivanov at the meeting with the special envoy sent by the German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Ambassador Johannes Haindl.
"Political leaders should demonstrate constructiveness, responsibility and a high regard for the interests of citizens and the state," Ivanov said, in a statement...
Haindl: The way out of the political crisis lies within the Pržino Agreement
Special Envoy to Macedonia, sent by the German Minister for Foreign Affairs, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Ambassador Johannes Haindl believes that the answer to the way out of the political crisis lies in the Pržino Agreement, which he says he good news, however, the bad news is that the process is blocked, the crisis prolonged, and time is running out.
“My assessment...
