Latest news in North Macedonia? September 25th, 2026

Key developments and news from North Macedonia around September 25, 2026:

• EU Accession and Bulgaria Relations: Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski reiterated the country’s readiness to overcome the ongoing impasse over EU accession negotiations, advocating for European Union mediation to resolve constitutional and minority disagreements with Bulgaria. Concurrently, Bulgaria’s Foreign Ministry emphasized that North Macedonia’s accession issues must be managed strictly within the official framework of EU institutions. In Skopje, President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova met with European Parliament rapporteur Thomas Waitz to review judicial reforms and European integration benchmarks.

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• EU Foreign Policy Alignment: The Council of the European Union confirmed that North Macedonia formally aligned with updated EU decisions concerning restrictive measures and sanctions in support of Ukraine’s territorial integrity and sovereignty.

• Economic Growth and Green Finance: The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) raised its 2026 GDP growth forecast for North Macedonia to 3.3%. In tandem with international financial bodies, the government officially rolled out its national green taxonomy framework supported by the European Investment Bank (EIB) to channel investments toward renewable energy and decarbonization goals.

• Regional Security and Extradition Controversy: Cross-border political friction flared following the detention in North Macedonia of former Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) member Fadil Pushkolli on an Interpol warrant issued by Serbia. The arrest sparked legal debates and demonstrations regarding regional warrants and extradition protocols.

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