North Macedonia's EU Dream Stalled by Vetoes and Bilateral Disputes

North Macedonia's EU Dream Stalled by Vetoes and Bilateral Disputes

North Macedonia finds itself in a frustrating stalemate on its path to European Union membership, facing persistent vetoes from neighboring Bulgaria. Despite being a candidate country for years, "artificial disputes" and demands for constitutional changes, particularly regarding the recognition of a Bulgarian minority, have halted progress, leaving citizens disillusioned and questioning the EU’s commitment to enlargement. Key Takeaways North Ma…