European Union
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“So, my first message is this: clearly, you belong with us.”
Von der Leyen states North Macedonia clearly belongs in the European Union, notes North Macedonia has made the Growth Plan a real success, and announces pre-enlargement policy reviews will be presented next week.
Prime Minister, dear Hristijan, It is very good to be back in Skopje. Thank you very much for the very warm welcome. North Macedonia has shown time and again that it can take bold decisions about its future. The Prespa Agreement was a moment of real political courage with two countries choosing to turn the page and write the next chapter of their history together. It opened the door to NATO membership. Today, North Macedonia is a valued ally. Similarly in the European Union, we are building our security together. You were the first country in the region we signed a Security and Defence Partnership with. The European Peace Facility is at work to modernise your armed forces. And you are also part of the Coalition of the Willing. Because when a friend and fellow European nation came under attack, North Macedonia stood up. And your resolve to support Ukraine has been as strong as our...
On North Macedonia joining the European Union.