President Radev: The Masks Have Fallen, North Macedonia is Afraid to Recognize 'Bulgarians'

Bulgarian President Rumen Radev has expressed sharp criticism towards the new government of North Macedonia, accusing it of refusing to acknowledge the terms "Bulgarians" and "Bulgarian" within its national framework. Radev emphasized that this stance reveals a deep-seated fear within North Macedonia's political elite to accept these terms, which he views as a direct contradiction to European principles and commitments. He highlighted his previous efforts in European forums to advocate for the rights of Bulgarians in North Macedonia, including proposing their inclusion in the country's constitution as a prerequisite for EU membership negotiations.

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