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North Macedonia political and economic tensions rise

95 clusters · 94 sources · last updated about 14 hours ago

Latest: Mickoski and Janša discuss EU integration and cooperation

In September 2026, political and economic tensions in North Macedonia intensified as opposition parties challenged the government’s transparency and fiscal management. Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski announced that the

North Macedonia economic and energy development

15 clusters · 81 sources · last updated about 21 hours ago

Latest: North Macedonia agriculture shows rising yields amid shrinking land and economic pressure

North Macedonia is navigating economic growth alongside intensifying agricultural and political pressures. While the second quarter of 2026 saw a 4.3% GDP growth driven by construction and exports, the agricultural secto

Central European election polling and popularity shifts

14 clusters · 40 sources · last updated about 21 hours ago

Latest: Slovakia opposition faces unity hurdles amid criticism of government's Russia policy

In Slovakia, parliamentary election polling remains highly competitive between Progresívne Slovensko (PS) and Smer-SD. While previous Ipsos and INFOSTAT data showed a near-deadlock or a slight Smer lead, a recent August

Slovenian National Assembly President controversy

6 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Slovenian Parliament votes on dismissal of Speaker and Deputy Speaker

Zoran Stevanović, President of the Slovenian National Assembly, has faced significant political scrutiny regarding his constitutional authority, diplomatic conduct, and personal history. In late July, left-wing oppositi

Slovenia's referendum battles deepen

17 clusters · 26 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Slovenia development law faces referendum

The signature collection campaign to trigger a referendum on the Intervention Act for the Development of Slovenia (ZIURS) has encountered technical and logistical challenges. While early reports suggested momentum with s

North Macedonia public sector and pension increases

11 clusters · 48 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: North Macedonia to increase pensions by 3% to 3.5% in October

The VMRO-DPMNE-led government in North Macedonia continues to implement salary and pension increases across various sectors. In the public sector, recent agreements with unions UPOZ and SADO aim to improve pay for admini

Slovenian government economic and legislative priorities

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Janez Janša's government marks 100 days with budget rebalance

Following its first 100 days in office, the Slovenian government, led by Janez Janša, has implemented several strategic measures focused on economic stability, infrastructure, and administrative restructuring. To combat

Slovenian scholarship law amendment debates

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Slovenian Parliament passes anti-corruption and long-term care laws

The debate regarding Slovenian scholarship laws has focused on addressing perceived inequalities and administrative hurdles. Initially, advocate Miha Lobnik called for amendments to the Scholarship Act to prevent discrim

Scrutiny of Slovenian President Nataša Pirc Musar

11 clusters · 42 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Nataša Pirc Musar involved in two traffic accidents

Slovenian President Nataša Pirc Musar continues to face scrutiny following a series of traffic accidents involving official vehicles. While a serious collision in the Kastelec tunnel occurred on July 31, it has been reve

Slovenian referendum scheduling and voting rights dispute

6 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Slovenia to hold four referendums on October 11

The Slovenian National Assembly has scheduled four referendums for October 11, 2026. These include one legislative referendum regarding an amendment to the parliamentary inquiry law and three consultative referendums con

North Macedonia transport and infrastructure expansion

81 clusters · 120 sources · last updated 13 days ago

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

Slovak parliamentary leadership controversy

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Slovenian deputies propose dismissal of Deputy Speaker Avšič Bogovič

In Slovakia, the opposition movement Progresívne Slovensko (PS) has called for the resignation of Tibor Gašpar, the Deputy Speaker of the National Council. Gašpar, a member of Smer-SD, is facing indictment in the ‘Očiste

Centar Municipality parking fee dispute

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Centar Municipality councilor criticizes parking fee decision

Political tension has emerged in the Centar Municipality regarding recent increases in parking fees. The VMRO-DPMNE party has demanded a return to previous pricing structures, criticizing the current SDS-led administrati

Bulgarian political party election coordination

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Bulgarian Social Democrats to negotiate with nine presidential candidates

Bulgarian political parties are coordinating their positions regarding upcoming judicial appointments and presidential elections. In late August 2026, GERB representative Toma Bikov indicated that while the party will n

North Macedonia modular hospital procurement controversy

3 clusters · 36 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: VMRO-DPMNE criticizes modular hospital case and highlights healthcare investments

The investigation into the procurement of 19 modular hospitals used during the COVID-19 pandemic in North Macedonia has been closed by the Basic Public Prosecutor’s Office for Prosecution of Organized Crime and Corruptio