Ursula von der Leyen welcomes North Macedonia and outlines a key accession step.

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EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen welcomed North Macedonia, affirmed that its language and culture enrich the Union, and indicated a specific accession step that must be completed.

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2 Oct 2026 · 15:54 UTC
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2 Oct 2026 · 15:54 UTC
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