The adoption of the draft law in the Bulgarian Parliament, which paves the way for the lifting of the veto of North Macedonia has been considered a positive signal by President Ilir Meta and Speaker Nikolla. President Ilir Meta said that this is a long-awaited news that paves the way for the start of membership negotiations with Albania and North Macedonia.

“Finally the long-awaited news came from friendly Bulgaria, which has always been a staunch supporter of our membership process. The vote by the Bulgarian Parliament to lift the veto on North Macedonia paved the way for the start of membership negotiations for both countries. Waiting in anticipation of the next news from the European Council meeting, which is still ongoing”, writes Meta.

The Speaker of the Albanian Parliament, Lindita Nikolla also welcomed the decision of the Bulgarian Parliament to lift the veto on North Macedonia. Nikolla says lifting the veto is a pro-European emancipatory act. According to her, the European Council already has an open path for the opening of negotiations with Albania.

/Klara Ruci/