EU candidacy awarded The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia in December was granted candidacy for membership in the European Union. “This is a big day for us, we received recognition for everything we have done in the recent past,” Prime Minister Vlado Buckovski told the state-owned Mia news agency after the December 16 announcement by the European Commission. The Commission has praised the country’s economic progress and its efforts to achieve political stability. In regard to the environment, the Commission stated in a November 9 formal opinion that “very significant efforts will be needed, including substantial investment and strengthening of administrative capacity for the enforcement of legislation.”

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