AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEU Accession Talks: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met North Macedonia’s PM Hristijan Mickoski in Skopje and urged direct talks with Bulgaria to break the deadlock. Mickoski says Skopje will formally request a bilateral foreign-ministers meeting in Sofia next week, after von der Leyen linked progress to North Macedonia taking a key step in the accession process. Bulgaria’s Position: Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova said Sofia is open to talks without ultimatums, but insisted North Macedonia must align with EU values and address constitutional issues, including the status of Bulgarians. Historical Row: Bulgaria received the remains attributed to Tsar Samuel from Greece in a major state ceremony in Sofia, a move that has reignited disputes over shared history and added political pressure to Skopje. Sports (Skopje): Scotland beat North Macedonia 2-0 in the Nations League, with Andy Robertson and Kieron Bowie among the standout performers, while the match also underscored the pressure on North Macedonia’s side at the Todor Proeski Arena.
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