VMRO and SDSM stand behind their positions and it is not probable that an agreement would be reached during this round in Brussels, inform sources close to the negotiations.
Both sides are hard behind their requirements, and sources close to the opposition said that the proposals, as they are currently, do not meet their criteria because they would mean that Gruevski would retain “control over the system,” but would not specify which departments are concerned.
Opposition demands “uninstalling” the system of VMRO DPMNE.
– So far he claimed that he must not cede to save face, but it is now clear that he does not want to give way in order not to lose control – say sources close to opposition SDSM.
The two sides are likely to negotiate late in the night, but there is no guarantee that agreement will be reached tonight.
– We will not accept a deal just because time is pressuring us – say the sources.
