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[POLITICS] · North Macedonia, United States · 22 sources

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Mickoski in Washington discusses strategic partnerships and energy investments

During a visit to Washington, D.C., North Macedonian Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski met with U.S. officials, including representatives from the International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) and members of Congress. Mickoski emphasized the strategic partnership between the two nations and discussed potential investments in energy, high technology, and infrastructure. Specifically, the government is exploring financing through the DFC for energy projects such as Chebrem and Galishte.

Mickoski also outlined plans for digital development, including the construction of a primary data center to enhance cybersecurity and connect public institutions. He stated that while the country pursues EU integration based on reforms, it will continue to focus on economic growth, energy transit via interconnectors with Greece and Serbia, and infrastructure projects like Corridors 8 and 10.

Opposition leader Venco Filipce has criticized these initiatives, arguing that the proposed data centers could consume excessive water and electricity without providing significant employment. Filipce also raised concerns regarding the environmental impact on the Vardar River and called for a referendum on the construction of mines near residential areas, accusing the government of prioritizing private interests over national resources.

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Atlantic Council · Claudia Teny · Hristijan Mickoski · Keith Self · North Macedonia · U.S. Congress · U.S. International Development Finance Corporation · United States · United States International Development Finance Corporation · Venco Filipče

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  • [● 3 SOURCES] Data centers may consume significant water and electricity resources without creating substantial employment. skopje1.mk · denesen.mk · zoom.mk
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Mickoski proposed that constitutional amendments be approved now but only take effect after EU accession negotiations are complete. lokalno.mk
  • [● 3 SOURCES] European integration must be based on reforms and merits. denesmagazin.mk · viki.mk · vocentar.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The government is discussing potential financing for the Chebrem and Galishte projects with the DFC. expres.mk · 360stepeni.mk
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The government plans to develop a primary data center to connect public institutions and enhance cybersecurity. denesmagazin.mk · vocentar.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Macedonia will not wait for the EU process and will continue with economic development. viki.mk
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Opposition leader Venco Filipce called for a referendum regarding the construction of mines near residential areas. libertas.mk
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Macedonia aims to become a regional energy and transit hub via interconnectors with Greece and Serbia. denesmagazin.mk · vocentar.com

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