Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski condemned opposition leader Venko Filipche’s recent campaign rhetoric during a rally in Brvenica.
Key facts
- •The Brvenica mayoral election is scheduled to take place this Sunday.
- •The election was called following the death of the mayor elected in 2025.
- •Hristijan Mickoski accused Venko Filipche of lacking a clear program and relying on insults.
- •Mickoski claimed Filipche is acting out of fear regarding potential accountability for his past government actions.
- •The Prime Minister alleged that Filipche is willing to compromise national interests to secure power.
Prime Minister and VMRO-DPMNE President Hristijan Mickoski delivered a sharp critique of opposition leader Venko Filipche during a final campaign rally in Brvenica. The event precedes local mayoral elections scheduled for this Sunday. Mickoski accused Filipche of using "dark rhetoric" and insults during his own recent visit to the municipality.
Context of the Local Election
The upcoming mayoral election in Brvenica was triggered by the death of the mayor who was elected in 2025. During the campaign, Mickoski framed the choice for voters as one between a secure future and a path of division.
Allegations of Inhumane Behavior
Mickoski criticized Filipche for allegedly insulting the late Jovica Ilievski and for using rhetoric involving the mention of digging a grave. The Prime Minister characterized Filipche as an opportunist who is motivated by fear of accountability for his actions during his time in the previous government.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Republika (North Macedonia).
