Mickoski warns of deadlock on path to European integration
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A significant local development in North Macedonia today involves a call to citizens to unblock the Krasta landfill in Kumanovo. This appeal comes with a promise of a future project, supported by the government and the European Union, aimed at providing a permanent solution to waste management for Kumanovo and 15 other municipalities in the northeast and east regions.
In other domestic news, the 'Safe City' camera system is expanding its reach, with activations planned for Ohrid, Struga, Kičevo, and Debar. This follows the system's implementation in Veles, where it recorded 1,500 traffic violations in less than a month. Meanwhile, the country's judicial system faces challenges, as Skopje's Criminal Court is reportedly operating with only one-third of its staff.
Politically, Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski has reiterated North Macedonia's firm stances on language, history, and identity in the ongoing European integration process, signaling a potential deadlock. He also called for national unity around the country's strategic goals, emphasizing a desire for a European future while maintaining national dignity.