Skopje, 31 October 2021 (MIA) - SDSM leader and incumbent prime minister Zoran Zaev announced late Sunday he steps down from the two posts. He congratulated all progressive citizens and wished the elected SDSM mayors luck in performing their duties. "I take all the responsibility for the election defeat," he said in a speech announcing his resignation. Zaev added he will remain in the party of social democrats in the country.