North Macedonia Prime Minister faces social media backlash

North Macedonian Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski is facing intense social media criticism following political shifts in neighboring Serbia and Hungary. Following the political setbacks of Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić and former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, social media users and political activists have begun drawing parallels to Mickoski’s administration.

Opposition leader Venko Filipče of the SDSM has commented on the situation, suggesting a domino effect among regional leaders. Viral AI-generated images and posts have circulated, depicting a domino sequence involving Orbán, Vučić, and Mickoski. Some social media commentators have labeled the trio ‘Putin’s children,’ referencing perceived geopolitical alignments.

These discussions follow long-standing allegations from the Macedonian opposition, Bulgarian politicians, and various investigative reports regarding the influence of Belgrade and Budapest within North Macedonia.