Following the long-standing political crisis in Macedonia, Prime Minister Zoran Zaev has now formed a government. Minister for Europe, Sir Alan Duncan said: We congratulate Macedonia on forming a new government. This is an opportunity for the whole country to come together in the interests of all the citizens of […]
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There has been a political crisis in Macedonia since 2015. Early elections took place in December last year, but government formation has been delayed. The decision of President Ivanov to grant a mandate to the majority government led by Zoran Zaev is an important moment for the country’s democratic future. […]
News story: UK welcomes steps towards new government in Macedonia
There has been a political crisis in Macedonia since 2015. Early elections took place in December last year. On 1 March 2017, a clear majority of those MPs elected in December asked to form a government. However, President Ivanov refused to offer the mandate so that the majority coalition could […]
Press release: UK statement on political developments in Macedonia
The need for functional and improved performance of the Parlaiment of Macedonia was in the focus of the presentation delivered by the civil society organisation MOST at a public event today in Skopje. The data presented showed how the Parliament worked in passing legislation, consultations it had made and how […]
World location news article: Engaging for accountable and transparent Parliament ...
The debate on improving quality in the judiciary should never stop. That was the main message at the launch of the first monitoring report about the work of the Judicial Council of Macedonia. The report is part of the programme support we are providing to civil society in Macedonia. Over […]
World location news article: Enhancing oversight of the Judicial Council ...
Reconciliation is critical and there has to be a period of reflection and healing of the nations after conflicts, without forgetting the casualties and victims in wars. This was the main message given at the concluding event within the programme where young people from Macedonia, through an analysis of the […]
World location news article: Youth learn about reconciliation through lessons ...
Sir Alan Duncan visited Skopje, from 22 to 24 February, where he met with a range of political leaders including President Ivanov. The minister reaffirmed the UK’s firm commitment to Macedonia and its support for Macedonia’s EU accession and NATO membership. There has been a political crisis in Macedonia since […]
News story: Minister for Europe comments on political developments in ...
During his visit to the Montenegrin capital Podgorica, the Minister of State for Europe and the Americas, Sir Alan Duncan, will reaffirm the UK’s commitment to the region and Montenegro during his meetings with the Prime Minister, Foreign Minister, and Minister for European Affairs. He will spend time with key […]
Press release: Foreign Office Minister Sir Alan Duncan visits Montenegro ...
On Friday 10 February representatives of Macedonian Directorate for Protection and Rescue, Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Health and Firefighting Units at a workshop discussed the advantages of using the UK’s Joint Emergency Service Interoperability Programme (JESIP). This programme was in the focus of the work of Operation Florian in […]
World location news article: Working together for better rescue operations ...
Increasing the share of the youth in the labour market is a theme of common importance for many European countries. Today in Skopje representatives of youth organisations, state institutions, business and civil society gathered to share practices and innovative models for increasing the employability of young people in Europe. Our […]