Skopje, 12 December 2023 (MIA) - On Thursday, the European Council will decide on several issues, including enlargement, but we are cautious over the decision on North Macedonia. Nevertheless, the message is clear, there is a condition that must be met, says Spanish Ambassador José Luis Lozano García in an interview with MIA.

Considering the geopolitical momentum and the war in Ukraine, but also the lack of political consensus over the constitutional amendments, which are a requirement for the country to continue on its European path, Ambassador Garcia says it is difficult to say how long the momentum will last.

"The question 'what if not' has become quite common for historians in the last few years, as a new way to approach history. It is difficult to say but let's go to the facts and figures. Back in July 2022, the door opened and the first intergovernmental conference took place, This was very important because it signalled the opening of the negotiations. Another step is coming now, and on this I want to be very clear. The decision to amend the constitution is a sovereign decision to be taken by North Macedonia. No one can decide on your behalf and it is up to you. At the moment there is no majority in Parliament but clearly there is a need to adopt the amendments. If this doesn't happen, there is still momentum but there is still the condition and we should not just forget about this. What will happen in the future, how many months or years will this window of opportunity be there, who knows? The condition has not been met. The European Council will decide on several issues, this is currently negotiated, we should be prudent and cautious on this issue. The message is clear, there is a condition that must be met," says Garcia.

The interview with Ambassador Garcia will be published in full on Wednesday.

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