North Macedonia’s new president, Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova, stated today that while she respects the Prespa Agreement, she has the personal right to use the term “Macedonia.” Responding to journalists in Ohrid, she claimed that her use of the country’s name is a matter of personal determination, a right guaranteed by higher acts than bilateral agreements. She plans to convince Greece of her position through dialogue, emphasizing the need for good neighborly relations, respect, and self-respect. “Of course, I have a plan,” Siljanovska said, “We will do it soon.”
Panathinaikos: The flag bearing the 7th star flying atop the OAKA stadium
Regarding Greece’s warnings of legal action, she cited past court rulings but expressed doubt about immediate recourse to the International Court of Justice. Her use of “Macedonia” in her inauguration sparked controversy in Greece, drawing condemnation from the EU and the USA.
