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EU welcomed Macedonian parliament ratification of name deal

Commissioner Hahn on Twitter urged leaders to show courage

20 June, 16:14
(ANSA) - BRUXELLES - EU Commissioner for Enlargement, Johannes Hahn, welcomed on Twitter the ratification by Skopje's parliament of the deal with Greece on the long-standing dispute over Macedonia's name. "It is the first step of many towards full implementation. I trust all political leaders to show leadership and courage for the next steps!", he wrote on his Twitter account after lawmakers on Wednesday approved the bill that renames the country North Macedonia, with 69 votes in favor in the 120-member parliament. (ANSA).

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