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North Macedonia hits out at Brussels, says EU accession like 'Waiting for Godot'

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North Macedonia hits out at Brussels, says EU accession like 'Waiting for Godot'

North Macedonia hits out at Brussels, says EU accession like 'Waiting for Godot'

Both North Macedonia's president and prime minister slammed stumbling blocks put in place by Brussels over a dispute with Bulgaria over Balkan history, language and culture.


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