Why renewed tensions with neighbours have stalled North Macedonia’s EU membership bid
The EU executive is betting on its new €6-billion Growth Plan for the Western Balkans, under which it will inject investment into the seven Western Balkan candidate countries over the next three years in return for reforms designed to bring their economies and societies closer to the EU.
North Macedonia’s leader is angry at prospect of a new setback in his country’s bid to join the EU
North Macedonia’s conservative prime minister has reacted angrily to reports that his country’s troubled European Union accession bid hit a new hurdle because of a dispute with neighboring EU member Bulgaria.
Hungarian PM Orban says he has a plan to unblock North Macedonia’s EU path
By Valentina Dimitrievska in Skopje Hungarian right-wing PM Viktor Orban, during his visit to North Macedonia, announced a plan aimed at resolving the ongoing dispute between Skopje and Sofia, aiming to unblock North Macedonia’s EU accession by the end of the year.
North Macedonia upset over obstacle on its EU bid over Bulgaria dispute
The prime minister of North Macedonia expressed anger over reports that his country's bid to join the European Union is facing a new setback due to
Orbán accuses Brussels of denting North Macedonia’s pride after further EU bid delay
Orbán also offered to mediate with EU member Bulgaria, whose dispute with Skopje over Balkan history and heritage triggered the new delay.
Hungary’s Orbán says EU hits North Macedonia’s ‘national pride’ by delaying accession bid
Hungary’s right-wing prime minister has accused European Union officials of denting North Macedonia’s “national pride” by further delaying the country’s troubled bid to join the bloc.
Orbán Criticizes EU Over North Macedonia's Blocked Membership Bid
Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán criticized the European Union for delaying North Macedonia's EU membership bid, accusing it of undermining the country's national pride. During a visit to North Macedonia,
North Macedonia hits out at Brussels, says EU accession like 'Waiting for Godot'
Both North Macedonia's president and prime minister slammed stumbling blocks put in place by Brussels over a dispute with Bulgaria over Balkan history, language and culture.
Trump Company CEO’s Unexplained Meeting With Balkans Leader Raises Specter of New Conflict
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