Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski announced significant changes to the government’s structure following a session of the VMRO-DPMNE Executive Committee. The announcement detailed a comprehensive restructuring of the ruling coalition, affecting multiple ministerial portfolios. The reorganization involves changes across eight different ministries, alongside the elimination of one vice-prime ministerial position.
Furthermore, the cabinet incorporates a new coalition partner, the Democratic Party of the Turks (DPT), which adds a minister without a specific portfolio to the government. In relation to key leadership appointments, the process included a notable transition in the Ministry of Defense. Sources indicated that Mickoski assumed the role, replacing the outgoing minister who held the position of Supreme Commander of NATO’s European Command (SACEUR) and commander of the European Command of the NATO-led Kosovo Force (KFOR).
This transition was formally communicated on June 30, 2026. The adjustments suggest a realignment of political strategy, effectively redrawing the internal routes of the ruling party. The scope of these changes alters the established political landscape, impacting the mandate of the government for the next half term.
The restructuring aims to solidify the ruling coalition’s position while integrating the interests of its newest members. The adjustments reflect a strategic effort to redefine the operational pathways of the administration moving forward.
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