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Gov’t coalition talks near finish line, parties distribute ministerial posts 

Gov’t coalition talks near finish line, parties distribute ministerial posts 

Skopje, 27 May 2024 (MIA) - The composition of the new government is nearing a final agreement. According to reports from the working groups, VMRO-DPMNE and its coalition will hold the ministerial posts at the Interior Ministry; Ministry of Finance; of Transport and Communications; Education and Science; Culture; Foreign Affairs; Agriculture, Forestry and Water Economy; Local Self-Government; Defense; Energy; Political System and others.

The Worth It coalition will hold the Ministry of Environment and Physical Planning, with the minister in charge of this sector also acting as Deputy Prime Minister. The coalition will have ministers in charge of the Ministry of Health; Ministry of Social Policy, Demographics and Youth; Ministry of Economy and Labor; the Euro-integrations sector, as well as one additional ministry without portfolio in charge of good-governance and transparency.

The Worth It coalition will also hold the post of Speaker of Parliament.

According to the reports, talks with the ZNAM Movement are being finalized as well, with ZNAM expected to receive the Ministry of Justice and the new Ministry of Administration.

Party sources expect talks to be finalized in the coming days.