Foreign Minister Elisa Spiropali has expressed support for Albanian students in North Macedonia who are demanding the right to take the jurisprudence exam in Albanian, a right guaranteed by the Constitution.

In a social media post, Spiropali praised the students for their civic engagement and for voicing their request through democratic means. At the same time, she stressed that dialogue remains the most reliable path to building trust and strengthening democratic standards.

Furthermore, Spiropali welcomed the readiness of North Macedonian institutions to address the issue. She specifically highlighted Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski and Deputy Prime Minister Sali, noting that they are handling the matter seriously and in line with the Constitution and the legal framework.

Moreover, Spiropali underlined that dialogue, institutional solutions, and respect for rights strengthen democracy and social cohesion.

Meanwhile, 385 Albanian students in North Macedonia have submitted a petition requesting that authorities allow the jurisprudence exam in Albanian alongside Macedonian. The students come from the University of Tetovo, South East European University, and “Mother Teresa” University.

Finally, the students argue that the law guarantees this right, as they study in Albanian and the Albanian language holds official status in the country.

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