1. News stories
   

   First mechanical ventilators donated by EU handed over to Ministry of Health

     The Ambassador of the European Union to North Macedonia, Mr Samuel Žbogar, handed over 12 mechanical ventilators to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Nikola Dimitrov and the Deputy Minister of Health, Mr Armend Arslani to strengthen the capacity of the health-care system to fight COVID-19. The

   Author: Press and information team of the EU Delegation to the Republic of North Macedonia - Publication date: 24/04/2020

2. News stories
   

   Multilateralism Day, cooperation is the only path and a common responsibility

   No one is safe alone, no one is strong alone; we are stronger together.

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 24/04/2020

3. News stories
   

   Earth Day turns 50 amid a global pandemic and climate breakdown

   As we mark half a century of Earth Day, we are faced with two crises: the coronavirus pandemic; and the gradually growing disaster for our climate. We must solve both challenges. The world was not prepared for the novel coronavirus. But we still have time to prepare for the climate crisis in every

   Author: Strategic Communications - Publication date: 22/04/2020

4. From the blog
   

   The EU’s corona marathon: moving on all tracks

   19/04/2020- It is now more than a month that the corona virus has Europe in its grip. While every day we work flat out to address the crisis in all its aspects, it is good to step back and reflect on what living with COVID19 means, for our daily lives, for Europe, for the wider world and how it will

   Author: Josep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy / Vice-President of the European Commission - Publication date: 19/04/2020

5. From the blog
   

   “Team Europe”- Global EU Response to Covid-19 supporting partner countries and fragile populations

   11/04/2020- The coronavirus has not only Europe but the entire global community in its grip and is the world’s common enemy. An enemy we can only defeat with a global approach and cross-border coordination. And while we have to mobilise all our resources to fight the virus at home, now is also the

   Author: Josep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy / Vice-President of the European Commission - Publication date: 11/04/2020

6. News
   

   EU Delegation supports TV programme that makes staying at home easier – and inspiring

   Ambassador Samuel Žbogar contributed himself to the ASTROROOM TV show with a personal interview, speaking about books, hobbies, memories, values… He inevitably referred to the challenges imposed by the corona crisis on the world and the individual, but also the lessons that can be drawn from this

   Author: Press and information team of the EU Delegation to the Republic of North Macedonia - Publication date: 06/04/2020

7. News stories
   

   Debating EU in the time of corona: Online discussion with Ohrid high school students

     An online meeting with a group of high school students from Ohrid was a way for the EU Delegation and Ambassador Samuel Žbogar to continue their engaging with the youth of North Macedonia in the newly created circumstances due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Talking about how to prevent the spread of

   Author: Press and information team of the EU Delegation to the Republic of North Macedonia - Publication date: 04/04/2020

8. News stories
   

   North Macedonia to receive urgent medical equipment with 4 million euros from EU

     Ventilators, testing kits and substantial quantity of personal protective equipment will be procured for North Macedonia under the 4 million euro-EU assistance meant to meet the country's immediate needs in coping with Covid-19. Ambassador Samuel Žbogar signed the contract on 3 April. The

   Author: Press and information team of the EU Delegation to the Republic of North Macedonia - Publication date: 03/04/2020

9. News
   

   Ambassador Žbogar's interview with MIA: There is no way back, negotiating train left the station with you on board

   The journey (negotiations) is as important as the final destination (membership). The speed will also depend on the unity of all political stakeholders, which will enable the country to make reforms, take difficult decisions related to the negotiations and harmonise its legislation to that of the EU

   Author: Press and information team of the EU Delegation to the Republic of North Macedonia - Publication date: 31/03/2020

10. From the blog
    

    Accession talks with Albania and North Macedonia and the EU’s commitment to the Western Balkans

    30/03/2020- A very difficult week lies behind all of us, with the Coronavirus pandemic and its global consequences dominating the headlines and our thoughts. These developments also overshadowed an important decision that did not receive the attention deserved. In the midst of the Coronavirus crisis

    Author: Josep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy / Vice-President of the European Commission - Publication date: 30/03/2020

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