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2023 and 2024 reports on North Macedonia

TA-10-2025-0157 · P10_TA(2025)0157 · PE769.915

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Parliament's resolution on the 2023 and 2024 Commission reports on North Macedonia supports the country's EU accession, urges constitutional amendments and swift negotiation progress, and calls for reforms in rule of law, media, and human rights. It condemns foreign interference, regrets North Macedonia's abstention on a UN resolution on Ukraine, and welcomes cooperation on infrastructure and energy, while urging environmental and social reforms.

Key points

  1. Reiterates full support for North Macedonia's EU membership and calls for swift advancement of accession negotiations once constitutional amendments are adopted.
  2. Urges the European Council to signal unequivocally its intention to take a positive decision on the next phase of negotiations once conditions are fulfilled.
  3. Calls for strengthening rule of law, judicial independence, anti-corruption efforts, and public administration reform.
  4. Expresses concern about political polarisation and calls for cross-party cooperation to implement reforms.
  5. Calls for comprehensive electoral reform, including implementation of OSCE/ODIHR and Venice Commission recommendations.
  6. Urges reforms to ensure media freedom, transparency of ownership, and protection of journalists from SLAPPs and foreign influence.
  7. Calls for full implementation of the Istanbul Convention, adoption of a new Law on Gender Equality, and measures against gender-based violence.
  8. Urges protection of minority rights, including implementation of the Ohrid Framework Agreement and recommendations on national minorities.
  9. Calls for legal gender recognition based on self-determination and inclusion of hate speech in the Criminal Code.
  10. Urges strengthening migration management, fighting human trafficking, and aligning with EU acquis.
  11. Calls for improved air and water quality, environmental protection, and alignment with EU climate legislation.
  12. Regrets North Macedonia's abstention on the UN resolution on Ukraine and calls for alignment with EU foreign policy.

Who is affected

  • North Macedonia's government and parliament: must adopt constitutional amendments and implement reforms.
  • Political parties in North Macedonia: urged to engage in dialogue and avoid divisive narratives.
  • Media and journalists: need protection from SLAPPs and foreign influence.
  • Minority communities, including Roma and LGBTIQ+ persons: need enhanced rights and protection.
  • EU institutions and member states: called to support reforms and maintain credibility of accession process.

Figures and deadlines

  • EUR 750 million in grants and loans for North Macedonia under the Reform and Growth Facility.
  • More than 50 young people died and over 150 were injured in the Kočani nightclub fire.
  • Youth unemployment rate for ages 15-24 remains high at 29.3%.
  • Nearly 50% of citizens have adopted false narratives about international events.