While the ruling conservative party secured a dominant victory in the October 2025 local elections , winning 55 out of 81 mayoral contests including the capital, Skopje, the political environment remains polarized.
: Much of the current tension centers on the "caretaker government" mechanism, which Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski has sought to abolish. The opposition argues that removing this mechanism—originally designed to prevent election fraud—is a step toward authoritarianism. Contextual Issues Driving the Demand vreme_e_za_novi_izbori
The demand for new or early elections is often tied to three major national challenges: While the ruling conservative party secured a dominant
: Rising inflation, mass emigration, and a sluggish economy continue to fuel public dissatisfaction, providing ammunition for those calling for a fresh mandate. vreme_e_za_novi_izbori