Filipçe Attributes Road Block to Avoid European Prosecutor Oversight
Tirana – Chairman of the Liberal Democratic Party (LSDM), Venko Filipçe, stated that the ongoing blockade of the European road is primarily driven by a desire to prevent oversight from the European Prosecutor, rather than constitutional changes. Speaking on April 21, 2026, Filipçe asserted that the constitutional amendments currently under discussion pose no genuine risk. Filipçe’s comments directly address the VMRO’s repeated claims of national security concerns fueling the blockade.
He contends that the party’s motivations center on maintaining unchecked authority within Macedonian institutions. Specifically, the VMRO seeks to avoid external scrutiny, including that of the European Prosecutor. According to Filipçe, this translates to a strategy of exerting control over the judiciary, influencing media outlets, and implementing party-aligned quotas across all government institutions.
He alleges the intention is to manipulate decision-making processes, prioritizing party-led tenders and publicly showcasing economic activity while suppressing independent development. The situation highlights a key point of contention regarding the country’s alignment with European standards and the potential for continued influence from the European framework, particularly concerning judicial oversight. The role of the European Prosecutor remains a central issue in the debate.
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