The Foreign Secretary will join forces with the UK’s allies to continue to help the Western Balkans reform, stabilise and prosper, as he attends a European summit in Trieste, Italy. Boris Johnson will represent the Prime Minister at the 2017 Western Balkans Summit, where he will urge the region and […]
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British Embassy in Macedonia welcomed guests from politics, business, diplomats, defence, civil society, media, academics and education specialists, artists, British community in Macedonia, commercial partners of the Embassy and Chevening scholars to celebrate the 91st birthday of Her Majesty The Queen. Guests were welcomed by Her Majesty’s Ambassador Charles Garrett […]
World news story: Queen’s 91st Birthday celebrated in Macedonia
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 […]
Press release: Macedonia forms a new government
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 […]