7 May 2018
The EU delegation to Macedonia will mark the 68th anniversary of the European Union and Europe Day, May 9, with events in several cities across the country. On May 9, Europe Day will be celebrated in the cities of Kumanovo, Kriva Palanka, Debar, Kavadarci, Kocani, Gevgelija, Ohrid, Gostivar, Tetovo, Veles, Strumica and Bitola. The EU […]
19 March 2018
EU Ambassador Samuel Žbogar answered a journalist’s question regarding the law, that the adoption on the Law on the Use of Languages will improve the relations between the communities and it will bring the country back to the reform agenda. On a journalist’s question, what his comment is regarding the fact that Ivanov did not […]
6 February 2018
At today’s session, the Government of the Republic of Macedonia decided to call the E-75 motorway “Friendship Motorway” and the Skopje Airport “The International Airport of Skopje”, Prime Minister Zoran Zaev announced at a press conference with EU Ambassador Samuel Žbogar. “We are ready for a geographical heading. However, we have decided that any idea […]
13 October 2017
Today, the EU delegation and the embassies of EU member states announced that the local elections on October 15th and 29th October are an opportunity for citizens to express their views on the direction in which their municipalities should move in the future. “The EU encourages political leaders, their parties and relevant stakeholders to use […]
28 July 2017
Last night, EU Ambassador Samuel Žbogar welcomed the agreement for good neighborly relations with Bulgaria and he emphasized that this is an example of how two countries can solve a problem that has existed for many years. “I must welcome this agreement because I think it is an agreement that will change relations not only […]
26 July 2017
At today’s visit in Struga, EU Ambassador Samuel Zbogar expressed optimism regarding the implementation of the Government reform “3-6-9” plan. “We hear the word commitment and dedication very often by the state institutions of the Government and Parliament that they are committed to make changes related to the legal solutions. At the moment, I am […]
10 July 2017
It is always good to have good relations with neighbouring countries, said EU Ambassador Samuel Žbogar, at a joint press conference with Italian Ambassador, Carlo Romeo, dedicated to the EU-Western Balkans Summit, which will take place from July 12th, in Trieste. Žbogar said that Brussels expects the agreement on good neighbourly relations between Macedonia and […]
6 March 2017
“These calls for division and intolerance should not be part an agenda for political parties. The future for all citizens, regardless of religion or nation, is the EU, therefore it is important to find a solution for all issues. Calls for intolerance are not good for the country’s future”, replied the Vice President of DUI […]
27 February 2017
This afternoon, the leader of SDSM, Zoran Zaev met with the EU Ambassador to Macedonia Samuel Žbogar, where they discussed the process of forming a new parliamentary majority to form a new government in Macedonia. Zaev told Žbogar that he had submitted the 67 signatures to President Gjorge Ivanov and he expected to be awarded […]
16 February 2017
Today in Berovo, EU Ambassador Samuel Žbogar assessed that the situation in Macedonia is not that dramatic and that parties should be given space to agree on forming a government. “I do not think that the situation in the country is that hard, there is no need to dramatize. We had elections and it is […]
3 February 2017
The EU Ambassador to Macedonia, Samuel Žbogar, during a visit to Radoviš, said that Macedonia needs a coalition for reforms and therefore, he believes that it should not be a problem to collect signatures of the majority to form a new government. On his meeting with President Gjorge Ivanov, Žbogar said it was a “normal […]
30 January 2017
Today, President Gjorge Ivanov met with the Ambassador of the European Union to Macedonia, Samuel Žbogar, where they discussed the current political situation, especially after the failed attempt by the leader of VMRO-DPMNE, Nikola Gruevski, to form a new government. Ambassador Žbogar passed on the party’s views to the European Union, informs Ivanov’s Cabinet. At […]
17 December 2016
Yesterday, the leader of the VMRO-DPMNE Nikola Gruevski held separate meetings with US Ambassador Jess Baily, EU Ambassador Samuel Žbogar and the Ambassador of Norway, Arne Sannes Bjørnstad, where they discussed the results of the early parliamentary elections, the expectations of the new parliament and government, the work of the State Election Commission as well […]
15 December 2016
The EU Delegation’s “Jean Monnet Media Award” in Macedonia this year was awarded to Vlade Gjorcev in the category for Best Journalistic Article. Vlade Gjorcev a journalist from “Meta” just recently, sadly passed away. This year’s “Jean Monnet” competition was entitled “Pržino & beyond” and Gjorcev was awarded for an investigative article he wrote regarding […]
30 November 2016
According to the joint assessment by the head of the DUI electoral headquarters, Bekim Neziri, and EU Ambassador Samuel Žbogar, after they met today at DUI’s headquarters in Mala Recica, in the region of Tetovo, the election campaign is being conducted in a peaceful and fair atmosphere. “His opinion was that all necessary conditions for […]
21 November 2016
Today in Prilep, the EU Ambassador, expressed hope that the upcoming elections, which he said are very important for the country, will be conducted in a fair and credible manner. “We expect good elections and we expect the new government to seriously engage in implementing serious reforms. We expect straight after the elections that an internal […]
9 November 2016
The positive side of the report is the recommendation for the opening of the EU talks remains, but under the condition that elections must be credible and that the Pržino Agreement must also be fully implemented, said the EU Ambassador to Skopje, Samuel Zbogar, when he presented the latest report by the European Commission (EC) […]
