The European Parliament's Committee on Foreign Affairs postponed the vote on North Macedonia's EU accession report due to a last-minute disagreement among political groups, particularly influenced by the European People's Party (EPP). The EPP withdrew support over concerns about the report's references to Macedonian identity and language, which they believe could lead to misunderstandings. This delay highlights ongoing identity disputes between North Macedonia and Bulgaria, complicating the accession process. MEP Thomas Waitz condemned intimidation tactics against him related to the report. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)