“I believe everyone involved in the electoral process will contribute to the elections passing in a peaceful and democratic atmosphere and that every one of us on June 5 will fulfill their right to vote” Trajko Veljanovski said in a statement.
However, the opposition has already announced it will boycott the general elections. FYROM's ruling party as well said in a statement on Friday it would suggest to the three other largest parties that they all write to Ivanov to ask him to review his decision.
The political crisis is deepening; Only this week, President Gjorge Ivanov granted amnesty to 56 officials alleged to be involved in the scandal that dragged the country to this deadlock in the first place. His move raised concerns both in Europe and the United States about whether the organization of credible elections is possible.