Skopje, 13 May 2026 (MIA) - Two years on from taking office, President Gordana Siljanovska Davkova says in an interview with the Macedonian Radio that her work on strengthening the country's visibility on the international stage, the institution's integrity and direct communication with citizens has been a success.

"I think that many things are going forward or have started to move," says President Siljanovska Davkova, adding that her 30-year-long experience in European institutions has partly contributed to this.

She says the integrity of the President's Office has been enhanced through the bodies in its jurisdiction, the pending reopening of the Citizens' Office, cooperation with the Youth Council and the success of the Macedonia2025 conference.

Euro-integration and Bulgarian veto in focus

In the interview, President Siljanovska Davkova refutes claims that she is "giving lessons" to European officials, saying that she only points to the double standards and the need to respect the Copenhagen criteria and EU's fundamental values.

"Having the national interest in mind, as well as law and justice, I only point to the unsustainable relations and double standards applied in our case," says Siljanovska Davkova.

The President refers to the Lisbon Treaty, the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights and the case law of the European Court of Human Rights, recalling that the Union should respect the national and cultural identity of nations.

Siljanovska Davkova notes that the issue on the Macedonian language, history and culture is closed and that demands for constitutional changes beyong the EU Acquis are improper.

"When it comes to minority rights, we surpass the standards of many EU members," she says and adds that France and Greece have not even signed the key conventions related to minorities.

Prespa Agreement and 'pacta sunt servanda'

Siljanovska Davkova reiterates her stance that the Prespa Agreement violated international and national law, while adding it is now a reality.

She says the agreement clearly reaffirms the existence of the Macedonian people and its history, culture and language, thus justifying the use of name Macedonia.

"There is no logic of pacta sunt servanda if you are the servus (servant). We are required to build a unity of similarities with the neighbor, but everyone has the right of an own history," says Siljanovska Davkova.

Photo: President's Office