Skopje, 20 March 2023 (MIA) – I believe that all political parties and all politicians who are declaratively in favor of EU membership, should now demonstrate that they are really in favor through decisions, determination and vision. All political parties have the responsibility, not only declaratively but also concretely, said Prime Minister Dimitar Kovachevski on Monday.

Responding to a journalist’s question on how the constitutional amendments will be implemented, the PM said that one of the decisions that have to be made on the path to the EU is the adoption of the constitutional amendments in order to fulfill the obligations arising from the conclusions that Parliament adopted with a majority in July 2022, and which are a part of the negotiating framework with the 27 EU member states.

“The constitutional amendments are not something that should be implemented by a single person, nor are they a process of a single political party or government, this is a process which is important for the whole society because it leads to a higher living standard, higher wages and so that our citizens are able to live in an EU member state, here, in North Macedonia,” stressed the PM.

He stated that the constitutional amendments are outlined by the law and that the whole procedure is clear and transparent, it will be led by the Ministry of Justice and a yet to be formed working group of experts, and then the same process will be carried out in Parliament.

“As a country we have demonstrated that we are a factor of stability in the Balkans and the greatest proof of this came when the Stabilisation and Association Council meeting with the EU was held in Skopje last week, where everyone was able to hear the clear positions of the European Commission’s Vice President and the Commissioner for Enlargement, according to which the negotiating framework is very clear, and supported by all 27 member states,” said Kovachevski. ad/sk/