The Biden-Harris administration would very strongly support North Macedonia’s EU integration, former U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Europe, Hoyt Yee, told the Voice of America.
“I firmly believe that Biden will be the champion in the integration of North Macedonia in the EU. This is certainly a decision that the European Union should make. The United States cannot impose its will, but we believe we share the same goals with most European countries. We want to see North Macedonia integrated in the European institutions,” Yee said, stressing expectations that Bulgaria and the rest of the EU will find a way to overcome issues and start accession negotiations with North Macedonia as soon as possible.
According to him, if Biden wins the U.S. election his administration will require the political elite in North Macedonia fight corruption as Skopje has a long road ahead to meet EU accession standards.
”If you have been following Joe Biden for decades, you will know that he has always stood up for the fight against corruption. Recently, during his presidential campaign, he made it clear that he sees the global fight against corruption as a US priority,” Yee told VoA, adding that the possible Biden administration would be engaged in the fight against fake news, which according to him are published in North Macedonia with the support of Russia and China.
