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North Macedonia is Splurging on Independence Parties – But Who’s Paying?

North Macedonia's centre-right VMRO-DPMNE-led government has faced criticism over lack of transparency in public spending, particularly concerning the upcoming celebrations marking 35 years of independence. The government has promised 'spectacular' events featuring international performers but has not disclosed details about the selected production company or the budget allocation.

North Macedonia’s centre-right VMRO-DPMNE-led government claims that transparency is the foundation of its responsible governance – but information about key public spending often remains hidden, critics say.

German Filkov, head of the Centre for Civil Communications, a public spending watchdog organisation based in Skopje, says the latest example of untransparent spending is the government’s refusal to reveal costs and selection details for this year’s celebration of 35 years of independence.

The government led by Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski last month promised “spectacular” events and performances by international stars to mark the anniversary.

But it has refused to answer questions about the selection of the production company that will organise them, or the amount of public money that will be allocated.

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Balkan Insight (BIRN)IndependentCenter11 days ago
North Macedonia is Splurging on Independence Parties – But Who’s Paying?

North Macedonia's centre-right VMRO-DPMNE-led government has faced criticism over lack of transparency in public spending, particularly concerning the upcoming celebrations marking 35 years of independence. The government has promised 'spectacular' events featuring international performers but has not disclosed details about the selected production company or the budget allocation.

Bias read (Center): The article presents facts without overtly favoring either side. It reports on criticisms of the government's transparency while also noting the government's promises for the event. There is no clear ideological framing or biased language.

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