Skopje, 14 March 2025 (MIA) - Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski was asked Friday if yesterday's statement of Member of European Parliament (MEP) and North Macedonia Rapporteur, Thomas Waitz, who said the Government coalition’s push for members of the Judicial Council to resign or be dismissed based on their alleged political affiliation is “a concerning sign of political interference in the judiciary”, would have an impact on the conclusions of the next European Commission country report.

"I had a fruitful and useful meeting with the rapporteur during his recent visit. It is up to him and the Commission whether this will have an impact. I am pleased by the fact that we are no longer a hybrid regime after many years, according to 'The Economist'. Obviously, good news fail to see the light, unlike these," PM Mickoski told reporters.

He added that the country has made progress by 10 spots on the list and is no longer a hybrid regime.

"We are now a bit higher on the list, unlike other countries in the region, which have recorded a drop. Let's rejoice this success and tell citizens we are no longer a hybrid regime, as per 'The Economist', and have advanced democracy. I believe the EU and the rapporteur should take this into account and put it in their report," noted Mickoski.

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