“We will propose a new process [on North Macedonia], very fast, with a limited timeframe, just six months long,” Petkov was quoted as saying by the FT. A North Macedonia source, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed to EURACTIVthat winds of change were being felt. North Macedonia became a candidate for EU membership in December 2005 but has yet to open the talks. Bulgaria returns to ‘history’ in veto talks with North Macedonia Bulgaria has not given up on its historical claims to North Macedonia, which continue to be a condition for lifting its veto on Skopje. The parties agreed to maintain a “unified Bulgarian position” towards North Macedonia but promised a constructive approach.

Source: The North Africa Journal December 15, 2021 01:37 UTC