The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, announced in a post on Twitter that North Macedonia and Bulgaria, with the support of France, are close to an agreement.

“The European Commission is ready to start the examination process for North Macedonia and Albania, the next step on their European path”, she emphasizes.

“Very good phone call with the Prime Minister of North Macedonia Dimitar Kovachevski.Long-awaited news that North Macedonia and Bulgaria, with the support of France, are close to an agreement that takes into account interests and concerns.The European Commission is ready to start the review process for North Macedonia and Albania, the next step on their European path”, writes von der Leyen.

/Klara Ruci/