Mickoski positions North Macedonia as US ally in Breitbart interview

In an interview with Breitbart published on August 24, 2026, North Macedonian Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski positioned the country as a close ally of the Donald Trump administration. While maintaining that European Union membership remains a strategic goal, Mickoski characterized it as a ‘second milestone.’

Mickoski offered a critique of the European integration process, suggesting that North Macedonia had fulfilled necessary conditions for years, only to face new requirements following the resolution of its dispute with Greece. He claimed that Brussels and Sofia continue to block the process.

Analysts note that while North Macedonia can maintain strong ties with the United States, EU accession requires specific adherence to negotiated frameworks. These include constitutional amendments, judicial independence, the rule of law, and anti-corruption reforms.