EU Presses North Macedonia to Alter Constitution to Aid Membership Bid

The European Union is pushing North Macedonia to amend its constitution to address long-standing disputes with neighboring Bulgaria, which has been blocking its EU membership progress. The EU's Enlargement Commissioner emphasized the need for these changes to move forward. Meanwhile, neighboring Montenegro is highlighted as a model for progress, having already advanced significantly in its own EU accession process. This push underscores the EU's commitment to expanding its membership, but it also highlights the complex national and historical issues that can delay such important integration steps.