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North Macedonia political and economic tensions rise

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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 government is monitoring several corruption cases and will launch a project with Transparency International to address public distrust. Opposition parties have leveled several specific accusations against the administration. The SDSM party has disputed the Prime Minister’s claims regarding a David Guetta concert in Skopje, alleging Mickoski inflated attendance figures and that the event cost 5.53 million euros funded via the state-owned State Lottery. SDSM President Venko Filipce characterized the use of these funds as ‘state looting,’ alleging they were spent in violation of public procurement laws to benefit companies close to the VMRO-DPMNE party. Conflict has also expanded to the integrity of the legal system. system and individual officials. VMRO-DPMNE has accused the judiciary of becoming a ‘bastion’ for the SDSM and DUI, alleging that legal proceedings involving former officials are being obstructed to avoid criminal responsibility. DUI. Recently, VMRO-DPMNE has further targeted Venko Filipce, with spokesperson Valentin Manasievski challenged MP Brane Petrushevski accusing him of prioritizing ‘personal interests, commissions, and tenders Ljupcho Nikoloski over allegations involving luxury property ownership, nepotism, and a 1100% revenue increase at a company owned by Nikoloski’s brother. Simultaneously, the state.’ SDSM has leveled allegations against Energy Minister Sanya Bozhinovska, linking her past professional roles to a 13.2 million euro electricity meter contract; Bozhinovska has denied any improper relationship and demanded an apology. On the international stage, Prime Minister Mickoski conducted a diplomatic mission to the United States to meet and met with officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, to emphasize strategic partnership Slovenian Prime Minister Janez Janša in New York. Mickoski emphasized that EU integration should focus on institutional reform and regional stability. a ‘fair and predictable process’ rather than bilateral conditions. While addressing EU integration, Mickoski expressed readiness to discuss a minority rights action plan with Bulgaria, provided a third party like the EU participates to ensure trust. However, highlighted strategic partnerships, opposition leaders leader Venko Filipce criticized the cost of the government delegation and raised concerns regarding the administration’s strategic alignment with Western partners. US trip as an ‘unproductive excursion’ that failed to produce concrete results while increasing state debt.

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  1. 2026-09-23 15:36 UTC North Macedonia political and economic tensions rise
  2. 2026-09-22 06:53 UTC North Macedonia political and economic tensions rise
  3. 2026-09-21 10:13 UTC North Macedonia political and economic tensions rise
  4. 2026-09-19 10:09 UTC North Macedonia political and economic tensions rise
  5. 2026-09-17 19:24 UTC North Macedonia political and economic tensions rise
  6. 2026-09-16 01:36 UTC North Macedonia political and economic tensions rise
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  10. 2026-09-10 10:46 UTC North Macedonia political and economic tensions rise
  11. 2026-09-02 10:04 UTC North Macedonia political and economic tensions rise
  12. 2026-08-31 10:17 UTC North Macedonia political and economic tensions rise
  13. 2026-08-28 11:22 UTC North Macedonia political and economic tensions rise
  14. 2026-08-27 10:53 UTC North Macedonia political and economic tensions rise
  15. 2026-08-25 16:23 UTC North Macedonia political and economic tensions rise
  16. 2026-08-23 10:14 UTC North Macedonia political and economic tensions rise
  17. 2026-08-21 07:44 UTC North Macedonia political and anti‑corruption crisis
  18. 2026-08-08 12:24 UTC North Macedonia political and anti‑corruption crisis
  19. 2026-08-07 11:42 UTC North Macedonia political and anti‑corruption crisis
  20. 2026-08-04 12:05 UTC North Macedonia political and anti‑corruption crisis
  21. 2026-08-02 12:22 UTC North Macedonia reforms, EU accession & election law clash
  22. 2026-07-30 11:55 UTC North Macedonia reforms, EU accession & election law clash

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