The prime minister Christian Mickoski stated that Macedonia will soon receive positive signals from Brusselsemphasizing that the country has progressed from last in the region to a position “side by side” with Montenegro in fulfilling the reform indicators.
He indicated that 16 or 17 out of a total of 22 indicators for the reporting period that ended at the end of 2025 have been implemented and announced that the official confirmation from the European institutions is expected in the coming days.
Regarding the remaining obligations, Mickoski informed that by the end of June, ten indicators that are in the grace period should be completed, while he expects at least seven or eight to be realized within the stipulated period.
The Prime Minister revealed that the Government will not implement the indicator that foresees the reduction of the state’s participation in the supply of electricity, because it would lead to a significant increase in the price of electricity for citizens.
– If we withdraw from full participation, the price of electricity may increase by 30 to 35 percent, which would cause a price shock – Mickoski said.
He added that in Ministry of Energy by-laws are being worked on with the support of experts recommended by European Commissionin order to fully apply the Law on Energy.
In the area of economic reforms, Mickoski announced changes to the existing law which, as he said, are mostly technical and are expected to be completed in May by Ministry of Finance.
In addition, work is underway to establish a register of legal entities with state participation, a project that is being implemented Ministry of Economy and Labor.
In the area of justice, the Prime Minister indicated that changes will be made to Law on Judicial Council in accordance with the remarks of the European Commission, as well as reforms for greater independence in the employment and promotion of judges and prosecutors.
Mickoski emphasized that steps have been taken in the area of salaries, recalling the decision of Constitutional court for increasing the coefficients, as well as the agreement with the unions for higher incomes.
