# North Macedonia political party disputes

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/north-macedonia-political-party-disputes
> Updated: 2026-08-23T11:58:18.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Political tensions in North Macedonia have centered on disputes regarding party morality and ideological consistency. Initially, VMRO-DPMNE MP Brane Petruševski criticized the Levica party, accusing its leadership of acting as “moral arbiters” while benefiting from state salaries and engaging in populism rather than contributing to the country.

Subsequently, criticism has been directed at VMRO-DPMNE itself. Journalist Vasko Eftov accused the party of a “complete deideologization” and a loss of political direction. Eftov characterized the party’s ideological profile as “plasticine,” alleging that it lacks a consistent backbone and shifts its narrative between Bulgarian, Serbian, and ancient Macedonian influences to meet immediate political needs.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-23: VMRO-DPMNE accused of losing political direction by Vasko Eftov

Journalist Vasko Eftov criticizes VMRO-DPMNE for losing its political direction and undergoing a radical ideological shift from pro-Bulgarian to pro-Serbian stances.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vmro-dpmne-accused-of-losing-political-direction-by-vasko-eftov

### 2026-08-09: VMRO-DPMNE's Petruševski criticizes Levica party over political morality

VMRO-DPMNE's Brane Petruševski criticized the Levica party, questioning their moral authority and demanding they demonstrate their actual contributions to North Macedonia.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vmro-dpmnes-petruevski-criticizes-levica-party-over-political-morality

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