Skopje, 24 January 2024 (MIA) – It is a political precedent and wrong to be a part of a Government and not to vote for it, said President Stevo Pendarovski in an interview for TV Alsat-M on Tuesday, regarding VMRO-DPMNE’s opposition to Talat Xhaferi as prime minister in the caretaker government.

“You either approve or disapprove of the caretaker government. You can say we don’t want to propose any people, but you can’t dispute the proposal for this government, which in line with the Law, is provided by the parliamentary majority. If they [the parliamentary majority] proposes Talat Xhaferi, then all you have to do is say whether you’re participating or not,” said Pendarovski.

Pendarovski said he hopes that neither the Government nor opposition will complicate things ahead of the election of the Przhino-style government.

He said if the opposition fails to provide its candidates, or if those candidates don’t get the necessary votes at the parliamentary session, then instead of a caretaker government, the country will have a de-facto political government.

According to the President, the election of the government should proceed smoothly, without issues from any party, so that it can begin its term 100 days ahead of the elections, i.e., by January 28, in order for all institutions to function efficiently and in the interest of the citizens.

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