Mickoski Announces More Difficult Path Towards EU Membership
Skopje, May 12, 2026 – Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski announced a strategy prioritizing a more difficult route to European Union membership, according to reports from Portalb.mk. Speaking at the Skopje Summit organized by “Macedonia 2025,” Mickoski stated that the Government is deliberately pursuing a challenging approach. “As a Government, we believe there are no short routes to the EU,” Mickoski said.
“More precisely, there are, but they are filled with challenges that are often humiliating. This is why we are choosing the most difficult path, through which we will win membership with quality and results.”
Mickoski emphasized a departure from previous governmental strategies regarding European integration. He indicated that solutions which might present future complications would not be pursued.
The Prime Minister underscored that dignity holds no price in this commitment. The announcement reflects a shift in the government’s stance, prioritizing a sustained, albeit demanding, process toward achieving EU accession. Further details regarding the specific challenges and objectives of this new approach are expected to be released in the coming weeks.
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This approach risks further delaying progress and raises concerns about North Macedonia’s commitment to genuine reform.