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North Macedonia's PM Opposes EU Deal, Defends Identity

8/1/2025

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North Macedonia's Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski has voiced strong opposition to the SDSM government's endorsement of the French proposal, warning it threatens the nation's EU aspirations. He connected the agreement to Bulgaria's historical attempts at assimilation and vowed to defend Macedonian identity in future EU talks, urging citizens to remain patient as his administration seeks meaningful change.

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North Macedonia's Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski has voiced strong opposition to the SDSM government's endorsement of the French proposal, warning it threatens the nation's EU aspirations. He connected the agreement to Bulgaria's historical attempts at assimilation and vowed to defend Macedonian identity in future EU talks, urging citizens to remain patient as his administration seeks meaningful change.