to be held on 6 May 2026, Wednesday, from 11:00h to 14:00h
at the Iustinianus Primus Faculty of Law – Skopje
The conference is convened to mark two significant milestones in the relations between North Macedonia and the European Union: 30 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations and 25 years since the signing of the Stabilization and Association Agreement. These events have defined the trajectory, substance, and resilience of our partnership, and have paved the way of the European integration process of North Macedonia.
The conference comes at a critical juncture for the future of EU enlargement and provides a timely opportunity not only to reflect on the progress achieved, but also to reaffirm the strategic commitment to European integration. Against the backdrop of evolving geopolitical dynamics and renewed debates on the European Union’s role and credibility, the event aims to provide a platform for substantive and forward-looking dialogue among senior policymakers, diplomats, academic leaders, and representatives of the business community and youth.
The programme will feature high-level introductory interventions, including of Minister Bekim Sali and of Ambassador Michalis Rokas, followed by two thematic panels addressing:
- The geopolitical context of enlargement, the role of youth, and opportunities for re-energizing the European path;
- The centrality of the rule of law and economic convergence as indispensable foundations for a credible and merit-based accession process.
We would be particularly honored by your presence and contribution to this timely discussion, which seeks to generate policy-relevant insights and reinforce a shared commitment to advancing the European perspective of North Macedonia.
A draft agenda of the conference is here with attached for your consideration.
Download the invitation here.
The conference will be held in Macedonian and English and will be open to media coverage.
We would kindly ask you to confirm your participation at your earliest convenience, but no later than 04 May 2026 by filling out this form: 30 Years on the European Path: North Macedonia – EU Relations and the Road Ahead – Fill out form .
Prof. Sasho Georgievski, PhD Ambassador Jovan Tegovski
Dean Iustinianus Primus Faculty of Law-Skopje President, Diplomatic Club