Macedonian President Ivanov refuses to sign the agreement for the name with Greece

Name issue of Macedonia

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According to the President of Macedonia, George Ivanov, the agreement for the name between Macedonia and Greece is against the Macedonian Constitution, and says he would not sign it. The debate on this controversial issue continues to develop. Some political experts claim that accepting the name "Republic of North Macedonia" allows for the national identity to remain Macedonian, while others argue that this solution is against the national interest.



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