Novo Selo, 28 April 2023 (MIA) – The rule of law is essential for the country’s Euro-integration processes, said the EU Ambassador to North Macedonia, David Geer, in answer to a journalist’s question on Friday, regarding the events at the Judicial Council.

According to the Ambassador, this includes the development of an independent and professional judiciary according to the highest standards.

“In the last few weeks and months we’ve witnessed events that do not move in the direction that we in the EU expect, in the direction of meeting the standards necessary for your country’s EU integrations. There is no shortcut that will lead to the implementation of reforms related to the rule of law. We expect the process of reforms to continue in a decisive way, because this is the only way in which the country can become an EU member, and above all, this is in the interest of the citizens,” said Ambassador Geer.

The Ambassador said he could assure the Macedonian citizens that they will be monitoring all developments related to the rule of law closely, from the very first day of the accession process and up until the last day, when the country becomes an EU member state.

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