Thimonier: We are expecting reactions from both member states and Skopje on the newly submitted negotiation process methodology


France first expects non-paper reactions from member states, but will also pay close attention to the remarks from the Macedonian side as well, French Ambassador in Skopje, Christian Timonie, said today, answering a press question after meeting with Constitutional Court President Sali Murati. Ambassador Timonie said that the French non-paper, dedicated to the new methodology […]

Thimonier: The Prespa Agreement isn’t the sole precondition for starting accession talks


French Ambassador Christian Thimonier said that he has informed French top officials of North Macedonia’s disappointment following the EU Council meeting in Brussels. Thimonier added that geopolitics surpassed realistic expectations, giving the public “the impression that the Prespa Agreement is the sole precondition for starting accession talks.” The French ambassador said the Bundestag wasn’t ready […]

EU ambassadors urge Skopje to push reforms


Ambassadors of EU member countries in Skopje have made it clear that the date for the launch of accession talks with the EU depends on the reforms and political dialogue. Dutch ambassador, Wouter Plomp called on majority and opposition in parliament to come to an agreement in order to adopt the bill on Special Prosecutor’s […]