North Macedonia: Parliament approves deal to start EU bid
18 July 2022 |
11:29 am
North Macedonia's Assembly voted in favor of France's proposal to open the door to talks to join the European Union. The proposal will help overcome Bulgaria's objections to the prospect of North Macedonian membership.
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