North Macedonia Elections: Nationalist Victory Shakes EU Aspirations

The right-wing VMRO-DPMNE party's electoral success raises concerns over future EU relations and internal reforms.

VMRO-DPMNE, led by Hristijan Mickoski, gains significant ground in parliamentary and presidential races, signaling a shift in political power.
Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova secures a commanding lead in the presidential runoff, marking potential changes in policy direction.
Disputes with EU neighbors, particularly over historical and linguistic issues with Bulgaria, dominate the electoral discourse.
Voter dissatisfaction with corruption and economic stagnation fuels opposition gains, challenging the center-left SDSM's policies.
The election results could impact North Macedonia's long-stalled EU accession talks, with constitutional amendments at stake.