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"en.20010503.5.4-098"2
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"The Swoboda report on the conclusion of the Stabilisation and Association Agreement with the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia is far from satisfactory. Europe should, in the current situation, bring all its political and economic weight to bear, particularly on ensuring that the various key players take part in a genuine round of negotiations.
The European Union could seek to have the constitution amended so that it recognises the Albanians as a constituent people of the Republic and to make it easier to acquire Macedonian citizenship. The Albanian language should be recognised as an official language of Macedonia, from primary school to university and also in the public services. Greater internal autonomy could be given to the regions which have an Albanian majority. Albanians should also be given better access to public sector jobs, in which they are currently under-represented.
If none of these measures are implemented, there is a danger that tensions between the two communities will worsen in the short-term. Furthermore, criminalising one community in the eyes of the other by calling it ‘terrorist’ only further muddies the waters. Rather than pursuing this policy, as the report suggests, Parliament should encourage the Macedonian government to negotiate with the parties representing the Albanians, in order to find constitutional solutions, which will enable a lasting peace to be achieved in Macedonia. For these reasons, we will not be voting in favour of this report."@en1
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