MIA has obtained the draft-conclusions of the General Affairs Council (GAC), which could undergo changes in the coming hours, prior to Tuesday’s meeting where North Macedonia expects a green light for the first Intergovernmental Conference (IGC) with the EU.
The introductory section on North Macedonia puts the timeline for the IGC by the end of this year.
“The Council looks forward to the holding of the first intergovernmental conference with the Republic of North Macedonia as soon as possible this year, after the approval of the negotiating framework by the Council,” read the draft-conclusions.
The Council welcomes N. Macedonia’s progress in the field of rule of law, including the fight against corruption and organized crime, as well as the government’s commitment to sustain and accelerate the implementation of EU related reforms, adding that sustainability of these structural reforms is a long-term process, which requires continuous engagement from both the government and the opposition.
