# North Macedonia European integration and rule of law

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/north-macedonia-european-integration-and-rule-of-law
> Updated: 2026-09-24T11:41:26.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

Minister of Internal Affairs Panče Toškovski has emphasized the necessity of implementing European values and standards in North Macedonia. During a session of the National Convention for the European Union in Macedonia, Toškovski called for a shift from declaratory commitments to tangible results, urging institutions and individuals to uphold principles of justice and equality to support the country’s Euro-integration path.

Following these remarks, Toškovski addressed concerns regarding ethnic equality in the Assembly. In response to questioning, he asserted that the law applies equally to all citizens regardless of ethnicity and that the Ministry of Internal Affairs operates strictly according to the Constitution. He specifically noted that legal action regarding recent unrest in Tetovo would be applied non-selectively to all perpetrators, whether they are Macedonian, Albanian, Turkish, or from other ethnic groups.

## Claims

- Minister of Internal Affairs Panče Toškovski stated that the law applies equally to all citizens regardless of their ethnic background. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The Ministry of Internal Affairs (MVR) operates based on the Constitution, laws, and non-selective application of justice. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The MVR and the Public Prosecutor's Office are taking legal action against a large group of football fans involved in recent violence in Tetovo. (corroborated by 4 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-24: Panče Toškovski asserts law applies equally to all ethnicities

North Macedonian Interior Minister Panče Toškovski stated that the law applies equally to all ethnicities and confirmed legal actions are underway against fans involved in recent violence in Tetovo.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pane-tokovski-asserts-law-applies-equally-to-all-ethnicities

### 2026-09-23: Panče Toškovski calls for concrete implementation of European values in Macedonia

Macedonian Interior Minister Panče Toškovski called for concrete implementation of European values and standards through tangible results and personal examples from all institutions.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pane-tokovski-calls-for-concrete-implementation-of-european-values-in-macedonia

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