Sofie, strong pressing for Bulgarian minority in FYROM

Bulgarian offensive for Spaska Mitrova

“There is no Brussels without Spaska. Sofia repeated its message again. You should reform your judicial system or we will block your path to the European Union”. This is what was noted in a material of Skopie Alfa television entitled “Bulgarian offensive for Spaska”.

The television reported further the Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov threatened that if the judicial system of FYROM is not equalized with the European Bulgaria will not support FYROM’s accession to the EU. “Regarding to the actions taken by Skopje authorities – yes, this is an independent judicial power.

However, my clear position was announced through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as well, noting that until they do not equalize their judicial system with the European requirements it [judicial system] will not be supported,” said Borisov, as quoted by Alfa.

The television noted the statement was made during the meeting with the Bulgarian EU Commissioner Kristalina Georgieva. “She did not want to comment the issue because this is not in her competence but said that both countries should have the will to improve good relations,” Alfa noted.

The television stressed that Bulgarian MEPS asked for a meeting with the EU Commissioner for Enlargement Štefan Füle.