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North Macedonia's EU Dream Stalled by Bulgarian Identity Dispute

North Macedonia’s long-standing ambition to join the European Union faces significant obstacles, primarily due to ongoing disputes with neighboring Bulgaria. Despite having candidate status for nearly two decades, Skopje’s path to full membership is stalled by Sofia’s demands, particularly concerning historical and identity issues, including the recognition of a Bulgarian minority in North Macedonia’s constitution. A Decades-Long Wait North Mace…

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Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski stated that a joint resolution with Bulgaria in the European Parliament, which would confirm the uniqueness of the Macedonian identity and the Macedonian language, would be an example for both countries to show what good neighborliness and mutual support mean, reports Telegrafi Makedonija. He did not answer whether there was an official response from Sofia to his proposal for a joint resolution, but emphasized t…

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North Macedonia's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Timcho Mucunski said in an interview with Telma TV that Bulgaria is carrying out "political aggression against his country in relation to the issue of the identity and national characteristics of Macedonians." "I always call for rationality, for moderation, but I also want to say that we as a government, with the enormous support we have from our citizens, will not allow the charact…

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