# SDSM leadership changes in North Macedonia > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sdsm-leadership-changes-in-north-macedonia > Updated: 2026-09-24T19:26:33.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2. The Social Democratic Union of Macedonia (SDSM) has undergone leadership changes within its organizational structures. Stefania Kuzmanovska, a former vice president of the Social Democratic Youth of Macedonia (SDMM) and Balkan Coordinator for the International Union of Socialist Youth, was elected unanimously as the new president of the SDMM during the organization’s 27th Electoral Conference. Subsequently, Goran Gerasimovski, the Mayor of Centar Municipality, was elected as a Vice President of the SDSM by the party's Central Committee. In his address to the Central Board, Gerasimovski called for unity, mutual trust, and collective work to strengthen the party. He emphasized that differing opinions should serve as a “catalyst for growth rather than a cause for division” and stated that the party must remain united to defend social democratic principles and oppose the DPMNE regime. Gerasimovski expressed a commitment to being open to criticism and new ideas, noting that the strength of the SDSM lies in its people rather than a single individual. His election follows local criticism regarding his management of the Centar Municipality, where opponents have raised concerns over urban planning, construction permits, and environmental impacts in the Barutana area. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-24: Goran Gerasimovski elected Vice President of SDSM Goran Gerasimovski, Mayor of Centar, has been elected Vice President of the SDSM, calling for party unity and collective action to oppose the DPMNE regime. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/goran-gerasimovski-elected-vice-president-of-sdsm ### 2026-09-20: Stefania Kuzmanovska elected president of SDSM Youth Stefania Kuzmanovska, a chemical engineer and former IUSY Global Balkan Coordinator, has been elected president of the Social Democratic Youth of Macedonia. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/stefania-kuzmanovska-elected-president-of-sdsm-youth --- Cite as: SDSM leadership changes in North Macedonia. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/sdsm-leadership-changes-in-north-macedonia