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Europa English European External Action Service EEAS
22.05.2025
Pressemitteilung
OSCE Permanent Council No.1521 Vienna, 22 May 2025
The European Union commends the OSCE Mission to Skopje for its work as a trusted partner for both host country beneficiaries and the international community. We thank Ambassador Wahl for his comprehensive annual report on the Mission’s initiatives. In light of the current challenging geopolitical context, marked by the ongoing Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, the OSCE and its field operations continue to be imperative in promoting and safeguarding security and stability across the O...
The European Union commends the OSCE Mission to Skopje for its work as a trusted partner for both host country beneficiaries and the international community. We thank Ambassador Wahl for his comprehensive annual report on the Mission’s initiatives. In light of the current challenging geopolitical context, marked by the ongoing Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, the OSCE and its field operations continue to be imperative in promoting and safeguarding security and stability across the OSCE area. We take positive note of the presidential and parliamentary elections in North Macedonia in April and May 2024. According to ODIHR, the elections took place in a peaceful and democratic atmosphere, were competitive, and fundamental freedoms were respected, although the process remained insufficiently regulated, and instances of discriminatory rhetoric, including the use of strongly nationalistic slogans, were observed throughout the campaign period. We underline that North Macedonia should implement all outstanding ODIHR recommendations rapidly, well ahead of the next local elections in 2025. We welcome the Mission’s 2025–2027 strategy with its cross-dimensional approach and its concentration on five thematic priority areas: criminal justice; fundamental rights and social cohesion; integrity, anti-corruption and good governance; gender equality; and youth empowerment. We particularly welcome the Mission’s strategic focus on adaptability, sustainability, and impact - objectives...
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