PM Engages US Congress, Lottery Funds Scrutinized Amid Aid Cuts and EU Push
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Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski has engaged in new diplomatic discussions in Washington, meeting with US Representatives Claudia Tenney and Keith Self to strengthen strategic partnership and parliamentary cooperation. This comes as domestic attention remains focused on corruption, with Skopje's public prosecutor investigating the State Lottery's fund disbursements and the Anti-Corruption Commission examining ethical aspects.
In an effort to enhance transparency and accountability, the customs service has been equipped with 30 body cameras for real-time monitoring. Separately, questions have arisen regarding who authorized the operation of a cable car, with an official named Gjorgjievski reportedly failing to provide answers on responsibility.
The country also faces new developments in its international relations and EU accession path. Kosovo's representative, Kos, has stated expectations for North Macedonia to include Bulgarians in its constitution as a prerequisite for advancing towards EU membership. Concurrently, a strategic partner is reportedly reducing military aid to North Macedonia, redirecting funds to Latin America.