# North Macedonia public administration reforms

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20260924-north-macedonia-public-administration-reforms
> Updated: 2026-10-14T10:34:12.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 3.

North Macedonia’s Minister of Public Administration, Goran Minchev, has introduced a series of reforms aimed at restructuring the state administration. 

One legislative initiative focuses on a new law regarding equitable representation. This proposal seeks to ensure public sector hiring is based on merit, knowledge, and quality rather than ethnic identity. The move follows a Constitutional Court decision to abolish the ‘Balancer’ digital tool, which was reportedly subject to abuses and ethnic identity manipulation. The proposed law, supported by the Venice Commission, includes the creation of a specialized body within the Agency for Administration to oversee hiring processes. However, the legislative process is currently facing opposition and blockades in Parliament from the DUI party.

In a parallel effort to rationalize the state administration, Minchev has proposed a Law on the Organization and Work of State Administration. This plan aims to merge or abolish redundant institutions to reduce costs and eliminate overlapping responsibilities. Minchev noted that previous changes to the Inspection Supervision Law had already saved approximately 300,000 euros. The broader reform may require the alignment of 20 to 30 different laws, with parliamentary procedures expected to conclude by the end of the year.

Expanding on these efforts, Minchev recently emphasized the need to reduce bureaucracy and improve public services, stating that success should be measured by “citizen satisfaction and efficiency rather than the volume of administrative decisions.” During a TAIEX workshop focused on strengthening public sector quality management, it was noted that the Ministry has implemented quality assessments using the ‘mystery client’ method and surveys involving over 600 citizens to support these reforms.

## Claims

- Minister Goran Minchev stated that public service quality should be measured by citizen experience rather than administrative output. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The Ministry of Public Administration aims to build more efficient and accountable institutions. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The Ministry of Public Administration conducted service quality measurements using the ‘mystery client’ methodology and user surveys involving over 600 citizens and 70 direct checks. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- A three-day TAIEX workshop was held to strengthen and improve the public sector quality management system in North Macedonia. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-14: Goran Minchev calls for public administration reform in North Macedonia

North Macedonia's Minister of Public Administration Goran Minchev called for administrative reforms to prioritize citizen service quality and efficiency during a TAIEX workshop.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/goran-minchev-calls-for-public-administration-reform-in-north-macedonia

### 2026-09-24: Goran Minchev announces North Macedonia state administration reforms

Minister Goran Minchev announced plans to merge or abolish redundant state institutions in North Macedonia to reduce costs, while also commenting on the internal political crisis within the SDSM party.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/goran-minchev-announces-north-macedonia-state-administration-reforms

### 2026-09-24: Goran Minchev proposes merit-based hiring law in North Macedonia

North Macedonia's Minister Goran Minchev announced a new law to prioritize merit and expertise over ethnic identity in public sector hiring, following the abolition of the ‘Balancer’ tool.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/goran-minchev-proposes-merit-based-hiring-law-in-north-macedonia

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