Across the spectrum, Bulgaria’s political parties are manoeuvring ahead of the country’s May 26 2019 European Parliament elections, with both major and minor ones seeking alliances as well as honing their messages ahead of what is expected to be a hotly-contested poll. The race is expected to be tightest between the two largest parties, Prime […]
The Parliament Speaker, Talat Xhaferi proclaimed the presidential elections in the country for April 21st. If a second round is needed – something that is almost certain – it will be held on May 5th. The term of the current President of the country, Gjorge Ivanov, ends on May 12. The term of office of the […]
The holding of early parliamentary elections along with presidential elections is one of the options that the majority in Macedonia is envisaging following the numerous calls made by the opposition led by VMRO-DPMNE. “I have often said that this government should complete its term in office. People are tired of early elections and the country […]
Aleksandar Vucic, president of Serbia and Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) leader, has allegedly decided to call early general elections. According to pro-government tabloid Alo!, elections will be organized on March 31. Vucic has reportedly made this decision after meeting with top SNS officials. The tabloid did not specify when the alleged meeting was held. Both speculations and […]
Presidential elections in Macedonia are approaching, while political parties are yet to select their presidential nominees. Parliamentary speaker, Talat Xhaferi said that at the beginning of February he will announce the presidential elections, which are expected to be held in April or May. Meanwhile, many have speculated that PM Zaev could run for the post […]
All the opposition wants is for us to hold elections, but not this year, Defense Minister Radmila Sekerinska said today in response to a reporter’s question following an event at the General Mihailo Apostolski Military Academy, where she addressed the 2018/2019 class of military cadets. “They want to avoid expedited elections and avoid facing the […]
Macedonia doesn’t need to hold elections – unless absolutely necessary, Prime Minister Zoran Zaev said in an interview with Euronews Greece, explaining that MPs were currently consulting with each other. PM Zaev insisted the country would hold elections only after all options to reach a two-thirds majority in Parliament had been exhausted. He then called […]
The opposition VMRO-DPMNE parliamentary group is monolithic and still considers that the name agreement failed to gain legitimacy in yesterday’s referendum, party’s leader Hristijan Mickoski said in an interview with ‘Alfa’ TV. VMRO_DPMNE, he said, is ready for snap elections, but the process must be preceded by completion of certain activities. ‘We have an Electoral […]
