Bulgaria has dealt a significant blow to the European Parliament’s efforts to advance North Macedonia’s accession to the European Union, complicating the long-standing bid of the Western Balkan country to join the bloc. In a move reflective of persistent bilateral tensions, Sofia obstructed key legislative progress this week, highlighting deep-rooted disputes over historical and linguistic issues that continue to overshadow regional integration. The disruption raises fresh questions about the EU’s ability to maintain cohesion and uphold its enlargement agenda amid growing internal divisions.
Bulgaria Blocks European Parliament Vote on North Macedonia EU Accession
Bulgaria’s unexpected move has thrown a major wrench into the European Parliament’s plans to advance North Macedonia’s EU accession process. The Bulgarian government, voicing unresolved bilateral disputes, exercised its leverage to block the vote on the key resolution, causing uncertainty around the candidate…
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Author : Ethan Riley
Publish date : 2025-06-28 22:39:00
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