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North Macedonia: Court Ruling Won't Halt EU Talks

8/16/2025

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North Macedonia's Foreign Minister Timco Mucunski affirmed that the Constitutional Court's ruling on the Bulgaria protocol won't impact EU membership talks.
The protocol, signed in July 2022, is being reviewed for constitutionality following a challenge by former MP Liljana Popovska.
It mandates constitutional amendments to acknowledge minority rights, specifically for Bulgarians in North Macedonia.

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North Macedonia's Foreign Minister Timco Mucunski affirmed that the Constitutional Court's ruling on the Bulgaria protocol won't impact EU membership talks.
The protocol, signed in July 2022, is being reviewed for constitutionality following a challenge by former MP Liljana Popovska.
It mandates constitutional amendments to acknowledge minority rights, specifically for Bulgarians in North Macedonia.