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North Macedonia transport and infrastructure expansion

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Latest: North Macedonia infrastructure: Audit reveals 0.12% construction spend on 1.3B euro projects

The Macedonian government’s multi-year infrastructure and public investment push expanded in August 2026. A budget rebalance redirected fiscal space toward capital investments, increasing them by 5.8 billion denars (14.5

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North Macedonia EU accession dispute

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Latest: North Macedonia faces EU accession scrutiny and border disputes

In late July 2026, Greek MEP Emanuil Fragkos denounced North Macedonia’s EU accession bid, calling the state “historically baseless” and urging EU institutions to block its entry. The criticism focused on alleged histori

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North Macedonia fuel volatility, food inflation and transit

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Latest: North Macedonia commuters protest rising intercity transport costs

In late August 2026, North Macedonia faced intensifying economic pressures as fuel and food prices rose. On 18 August, the Energy Regulatory Commission (KRE) implemented an average price increase of 4.85% for oil derivat

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Ethnic representation concerns in North Macedonia security

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Latest: North Macedonia police academy recruitment sparks ethnic representation debate

Concerns regarding ethnic representation within North Macedonia’s security institutions have emerged following recent admissions processes at state academies. In late August 2026, the Alliance for Albanians (ASH) critic

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North Macedonia reforms and EU accession challenges

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Latest: North Macedonia Assembly commissions to discuss anti-corruption and defense

Since May 2026, North Macedonia’s ruling VMRO-DPMNE coalition and the opposition have been locked in a volatile reform race underpinning the country’s EU-accession bid. While the government has pursued EU Growth-Plan fun

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North Macedonia renewables, gas link & copper push

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Latest: North Macedonia seeks to expand role in critical minerals race

In 2026, North Macedonia accelerated its clean-energy transition with a €1.5 billion programme for two run-of-river hydro plants (Chebren, Galishte) and a €400 million wind farm near Štip, while a second 800 million-euro

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VMRO-DPMNE political activity in North Macedonia

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Latest: North Macedonia political parties clash over wages and EU path

The VMRO-DPMNE political party in North Macedonia has focused its recent rhetoric on national stability and criticisms of the ruling SDSM party. Initially, the party emphasized a commitment to economic growth and nationa

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