Resen, 7 November 2023 (MIA) – I expect reason to prevail, I expect the national interests to prevail and a consensus to be reached in the next week or two over a date for elections at a single expense, said VMRO-DPMNE leader Hristijan Mickoski on Tuesday.

The leader of the biggest opposition party said the citizens should not be burdened with double expenses.

“Let’s not burden the citizens with double expenses. Let’s hold presidential elections alongside parliamentary elections during the second round of the presidential elections, so we can end the agony in Macedonia, so that a government elected by the people can come in power, a government that will focus on serious reforms and transformation of Macedonia into a truly decent European country,” said Mickoski.

Asked about VMRO-DPMNE’s presidential candidate, Mickoski said the party’s delegates will select the best option.

“In the past, as a political party we’ve shown that we really are open-minded in terms of our presidential candidates. VMRO-DPMNE has a serious internal procedure, a convention will be held, the delegates will voice their opinion. I expect both male and female candidates, and the delegates will select the best option for Macedonia, then for VMRO-DPMNE as well,” said Mickoski.

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