Mitchko Trajčulević, a delegate for the SDSM, addressed the Assembly regarding matters of national and ethnic affiliation. During his speech, Trajčulević specifically challenged the candidacy of Ivan Stoilkovic for the position of Minister of Local Self-Government. The controversy surrounding the candidacy escalated into a broader disagreement concerning demands for public apologies directed at both Stoilkovic and Christian Mitzkić.
The core of the dispute, as articulated by the SDSM delegate, centered on the implications of the Vlatadon dam reconstruction project. Trajčulević argued that this reconstruction presented significant dilemmas regarding the strategic definition of the state and cast doubt on the suitability of candidates put forward by VMRO for high state functions. Specifically, he questioned the appointment of Stoilkovic, stating that it was questionable given that the “Serbian world in Macedonia” had reportedly secured the governorships of 80 Macedonian municipalities.
The intervention by the SDSM delegate highlighted tensions regarding political representation and state strategy. Following the statements and subsequent exchanges, the SDSM ultimately withdrew from the Assembly proceedings. The debate underscored deep divisions within the political sphere concerning ethnic representation and the management of key national infrastructure projects.
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