On Tuesday, at a joint press conference in Ohrid with counterpart Mickoski, Croatian PM Plenkovic stated that North Macedonia was making progress in meeting EU membership criteria. However, he emphasized that the Bulgaria issue remained the main obstacle.
Mickoski emphasized that his country’s strategic goal was to be part of the EU.
“There are no more opportunities for concessions on identity, or for a step backward when it comes to our national distinctions, no matter the price. If that is the price we have to pay despite being the true frontrunner, as long as this government is in power, it is ready to pay that price”, the PM added.