Polls open Sunday in North Macedonia for presidential election seen as a key test for the government following country's name change
Polls opened early on Sunday in North Macedonia for a presidential election seen as a key test for the government following the country's changing its name to end a decades-old dispute with neighbouring Greece over the use of the term "Macedonia".Three university professors are vying for the largely ceremonial presidency post.Siljanovska is the first woman to run for president since the country declared independence from Yugoslavia in 1991.
Siljanovska serv ed as minister without portfolio in 1992-1994 in the first government after independence and participated in writing the country's first constitution.A former national security adviser for two previous presidents and until recently national coordinator for NATO, this is Pendarovski's second bid for the presidency after being defeated by outgoing President Gjorge Ivanov in 2014.
His slogan "Forward Together" reflects his main campaign platform of unity, and he has made NATO and EU membership a key strategic goal, saying they will bring more foreign investment, will create jobs and higher wages and prevent young people leaving the country.
Reka also supports the name deal with Greece, saying the agreement ended a long-standing dispute and opened the doors for the country to join NATO and the EU.
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