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North Macedonian government domestic policy and stability

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North Macedonian Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski has focused on domestic infrastructure, energy security, and political stability. In early October, Mickoski announced approximately 500 million euros in budget support for local municipalities over 27 months, a move he described as “unprecedented” in the country’s 35 years of independence. On energy infrastructure, Mickoski announced plans to build two gas pipeline interconnectors with neighboring countries to increase the nation’s geostrategic importance. One interconnector with a southern neighbor is expected to be operational by the end of the first half of next year, while a second connection with a northern neighbor is slated for completion by the end of 2028. These projects aim to attract investors and facilitate the potential conversion of coal-fired power plants to gas. Mickoski noted recently reported that ESM AD is currently in discussions with the World Bank regarding these developments. Regarding municipal support, Mickoski recently pledged continued government assistance for citizen-priority is managing over 1,200 active construction and development projects, including highway sections such as resolving water supply issues. He indicated plans to launch a new call Blace–Skopje, Tetovo–Gostivar, and Prilep–Bitola, alongside the Kumanovo–Beljakovce railway line. Educational investments have also been noted, with 90 million euros allocated for funding from infrastructure and student dormitories. Despite these developments, the central budget next year, expecting a top-up administration faces challenges in the judicial sector. While the government previously announced funds for 200 new judicial employees, the Judicial Council confirmed that no new hires have been made due to previous allocations through a reform agenda. This funding structure is intended to include budget liquidity, grants via lack of individual approvals from the Western Balkans Investment Framework, and low-interest loans with repayments starting in 2035. Ministry of Finance, leaving staffing levels significantly below required capacity. Politically, Mickoski has maintained that his governing coalition is stable. While his government aims for a full four-year mandate, he has stated that the party remains prepared for early elections at any time, remarking, “it is possible, never say never.” In mid-October, stable, though the political climate grew contentious in mid-October following a parliamentary confrontation between Mickoski and Dimitar Apasiev, leader of the Levica party. Apasiev raised allegations of nepotism and judicial misconduct, presenting data regarding the business activities of Jordancho Janev, Mickoski’s brother-in-law. raised by Levica party leader Dimitar Apasiev.

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