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VMRO-DPMNE Triumphs in North Macedonia Local Elections

11/3/2025

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Hristijan Mickoski, leader of VMRO-DPMNE, declared victory in North Macedonia's local elections on November 2, 2025.
The ruling party won 55 mayoral seats to 6 for the Social Democrats.
The outcome reduces the Social Democrats' hopes for an early general election.
Voter turnout was 41.47%, with garbage collection cited as a campaign issue.
Venko Filipche, leader of the Social Democrats, said he would not resign despite the poor performance.

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Hristijan Mickoski, leader of VMRO-DPMNE, declared victory in North Macedonia's local elections on November 2, 2025.
The ruling party won 55 mayoral seats to 6 for the Social Democrats.
The outcome reduces the Social Democrats' hopes for an early general election.
Voter turnout was 41.47%, with garbage collection cited as a campaign issue.
Venko Filipche, leader of the Social Democrats, said he would not resign despite the poor performance.