I can not say when the negotiations on Macedonia’s membership in the European Union will start, because the EU is more complex than the Balkans, said Luxembourg Foreign Minister, Jean Asselborn, after meeting with his Macedonian counterpart, Nikola Dimitrov, at the Macedonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Asselborn explained that the European Commission can propose the start of negotiations with Macedonia, but for that to happen, the EU Council must unanimously make the decision.
“In 2005, I was sure that in 2015, we would see Macedonia and all the countries in the region in the Eurean Union. But the mistake is not only Brussels, but also countries that have not met the Copenhagen criteria”, Asselborn said.
When asked about the division in the EU in terms of support for Nikola Gruevski, Asselborn said that he is not Viktor Orbán , although both are officials from member states of the European Union.
“I’m not called Orbán, but Jean Asselborn, and there’s a difference. I support those who want to create conditions for the normal functioning of the country, just like most EU politicians who want to bring stability to the Balkans”, Asselborn said, emphasizing that the functioning of the law is crucial.
Macedonian Foriegn Minister, Nikola Dimitrov pointed out that Asselborn’s visit is an important moment both for Macedonia and the region.
