North Macedonia
North Macedonia is a candidate country for EU membership. The EU is the country’s primary political and economic partner, and its largest donor and investor. Cooperation and financial assistance covers a range of areas, making a lasting impact on people’s lives, business, and the environment.
North Macedonia, with the support of the EU, is undertaking a comprehensive improvements needed to progress towards EU membership, such as strengthening the rule of law and improving public administration. In this way, the EU is working with North Macedonia towards a more prosperous future for its citizens.
FACTS AND FIGURES
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statistical data produced by Eurostat (2019).

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LATEST NEWS
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KEY MILESTONES
Oct 2009
First recommendation to open accession negotiations
Dec 2009
Entry into force of visa liberalisation
Apr 2018
Commission recommends opening of accession negotiations
Jun 2018
The Council sets out the path towards opening accession negotiations
Mar 2020
EU decided to open accession negotiations
Jul 2020
Presentation of the draft negotiating framework to the Member States
Jul 2022
Intergovernmental Conference on accession negotiations (IGC)
Start of screening process
CONTACTS
Europe House North Macedonia
Sv. Kiril i Metodij 52b,1000 Skopje, North Macedonia













