SDSM Leader Criticizes Prime Minister’s Speech on Statehood
Skopje, North Macedonia – At a press conference on June 18, 2026, SDSM leader Venko Philipce responded to Prime Minister Mitchkoski’s recent address marking his birthday, criticizing the government’s lack of progress on key reforms and its impact on the country’s trajectory. Philipce stated that the state currently lacks fundamental reforms, including those addressing corruption and advancing EU integration. The European Parliament’s latest report on North Macedonia’s progress, according to Philipce, confirms SDSM’s longstanding concerns regarding the state of the nation.
He argued that the country possesses a suitable framework for protecting minority rights, specifically advocating for the inclusion of Bulgarian representatives within the Macedonian Constitution. Philipce’s comments followed Mitchkoski’s speech, which he characterized as a threat to Macedonian identity. Philipce emphasized the need for concrete action to address systemic issues and reiterated SDSM’s position on the importance of continued engagement with the European Union.
The SDSM leader’s remarks come amid ongoing debate regarding the country’s future and its relationship with neighboring countries. philipce, referencing Mitchkoski’s speech, highlighted concerns about the direction of the government’s policies.
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“It’s disheartening to hear continued political maneuvering overshadowing the urgent need for concrete action.”