SДСМ Claims Constitutional Changes Are Key to EU Accession
Skopje – The SDSM party insists that constitutional amendments are the only pathway to initiating formal accession talks with the European Union, asserting a referendum is the only viable method. The statement, made on June 3, 2026, reiterates a position the party has maintained for several months. SДСМ argues that the opposition, often referred to as “Mitchkoiski,” are failing to acknowledge the central issue.
According to party officials, the European Union has not presented any additional conditions or guarantees beyond the requirement for incorporating minority rights into the Constitution. “There is only one conditional element,” stated a spokesperson for the SDSM. “The citizens themselves must decide whether they desire to join the EU through a referendum.” The party emphasizes that this process would provide a direct mandate for the government.
The SDSM believes this approach reflects a consistent strategy employed in previous negotiations with other opposition parties. They maintain that the focus should only be on securing the necessary constitutional changes to align with EU standards. The party’s stance underscores the ongoing debate surrounding the timeline and conditions for North Macedonia’s EU membership.
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“It’s frustrating to see the focus solely on a referendum when the constitutional changes are clearly the priority for EU membership.”