PM Holds US Strategic Talks Amid Pension Reform Debate
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Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski engaged in high-level diplomatic discussions with United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New York, focusing on strengthening the strategic partnership and exploring new opportunities. This meeting marks a new development in the country's international engagements.
On the domestic front, significant policy discussions are emerging, including a proposal by foreign experts for a reform of the second pension pillar, aimed at reducing budget burdens without affecting citizens' savings. Concurrently, environmental and agricultural concerns are highlighted by the potential disappearance of the traditional Tetovo bean due to climate change and a decline in young farmers.
Further local developments include Skopje's preparations for integrating 100 new electric buses into its public transport network, alongside efforts to develop necessary charging infrastructure and routes. Meanwhile, Maksim Dimitrievski, president of the ZNAM party, issued a warning to the Social Democratic Union of Macedonia (SDSM) regarding future political movements, and Venko Filipče, president of SDSM, called for a minimum wage of 600 Euros amidst concerns over rising spending.