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EU Parliament Passes Controversial Report on North Macedonia

7/9/2025

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The European Parliament has taken a significant step in North Macedonia's EU accession journey, passing a report that controversially omits mentions of "Macedonian language and identity." Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski voiced strong opposition, arguing that these changes threaten the essence of his nation's identity. This pivotal report arrives after a three-year hiatus in progress assessments.

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The European Parliament has taken a significant step in North Macedonia's EU accession journey, passing a report that controversially omits mentions of "Macedonian language and identity." Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski voiced strong opposition, arguing that these changes threaten the essence of his nation's identity. This pivotal report arrives after a three-year hiatus in progress assessments.