'I Set the Rules': North Macedonia PM Defies EU and Bulgaria Over Accession Talks

The Prime Minister of North Macedonia, Hristijan Mickoski, has stated unequivocally that his government will not initiate constitutional amendments until conditions set by Skopje are met by both the European Union and Bulgaria. His comments come amid renewed discussions on the country’s stalled EU accession process.

Under the negotiating framework unanimously approved by all EU member states, North Macedonia is required to amend its Constitution before formal accession talks can begin....