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Political Academy 2022

Strategy and vision in a time of crisis

From 28 to 30 October, KAS in cooperation with PIAC "Ljubisha Georgievski" organized another of the series of political academies, this time intended for the highest leadership of VMRO-DPMNE on the topic: "Strategy and vision in a time of crisis". This year's Political Academy included presentations and workshops led by numerous domestic experts, international representatives, current and former politicians and theoreticians regarding the management of processes in times of crisis - from all aspects that are current at the moment.

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Daniel Braun, the Official representative of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, in his welcoming address, emphasized that "The Konrad Adenauer Foundation and the Party Research and Analytical Center "Ljubisha Georgievski" continue their fruitful cooperation in terms of conducting discussions on the development of the country and topics related to the future. Russian aggression against Ukraine shows even more how much new development is needed in the energy sector. Many thanks to the president of the party, Hristijan Mickoski, who personally attended the event of the Executive Committee in Ohrid and participated in the discussions on these important topics. I also thank to the Secretary of External Relations at European People's Party, Patrick Voller, who came specially for this event."

At the opening, Patrick Voller, Secretary of External Relations at European People's Party (EPP), also addressed the audience and emphasized that "Today's challenges are very big, Russian aggression against Ukraine, growing inflation and the lack of energy security, are just a few of them at this long list. We continue to rely on our member party that these social challenges will be overcome within our code of values ​​and we need a clear common language and solidarity to act together and stronger. We believe that VMRO-DPMNE will advance the fight against corruption, strengthen the rule of law and continue to build the independent judiciary. The latest report of the European Commission showed that there is still much need for action in order to move and to implement the necessary reforms. As EPP we will continue to be on your side, so that your beautiful country enters the European Union as soon as possible, and I see this clearly as a common and shared responsibility."

The President of VMRO-DPMNE, Hristijan Mickoski, in thanking the cooperation with KAS, emphasized the enormous importance of creating successful and quality policies, strategies and visioning, especially considering that the country is currently facing serious external shocks. Mickoski emphasized that it is extremely important to find ways to help the citizens. Mickoski emphasized that in the next period the party must put special focus on the energy crisis. Also he underlined "We learn from the positive examples from Germany, we are grateful for the cooperation with the Foundation, and this weekend we will continue to discuss the perspectives and vision for the future,"

In the working part of the first day, Mickoski, from the position of a professor at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and former general director of the Macedonian Energy Production System (ELEM), as well as Elena Markova Velinova, former member of the Energy Regulatory Commission and expert, spoke comprehensively about the challenges and perspectives in the energy sector and economics. It was concluded that the energy crisis and the problem of energy production, as well as electricity prices, is directly transformed into a financial and economic crisis.

The second day of the training included thorough presentations by domestic experts in the field of economy, public relations, communications and foreign policy.

The day was opened by Aleksandar Nikoloski, MP and Vice-President of VMRO-DPMNE and Stefan Andonovski, Secretary for International Cooperation of VMRO-DPMNE, who spoke about the situation in the European Union and the issue of enlargement. The fruitful discussion led to conclusions about the urgent need for the state to implement the reform recommendations in a quality manner and to improve the conditions regarding the accession to the European Union.

Marija Miteva, spokesperson for VMRO-DPMNE, and Ilija Dimovski, former MP, addressed strategic communication and crisis PR. The panelists shared suggestions, experiences and observations to build a strategy regarding transparent and constant communication with the public.

Maja Kadievska Vojnovic, former vice-governor of the Central Bank and member of the Executive Committee, referred to the macroeconomic perspectives of the Macedonian economy, outlining the basic dangers in the area of ​​the macroeconomics - high domestic and external inflation, unfavorable conditions in the foreign trade balance, the situation with foreign direct investments, etc.

The working part of the day was completed by Marjan Risteski, former mayor of the Municipality of Prilep, Timco Mucunski, mayor of the Municipality of Aerodrom and vice-president of VMRO-DPMNE and Kiril Pecakov, mayor of the Municipality of Ohrid. The panelists discussed the management of municipalities in times of crisis and the relationship (cohabitation) with the central government.

The third day was opened by the professor Aleksandar Spasenovski from the Faculty of Law, and a former MP, together with Nikola Micevski, coordinator of the parliamentary group of VMRO-DPMNE, Dafina Stojanoska, deputy coordinator of the parliamentary group of VMRO-DPMNE and Mile Lefkov, MP. Current and former members of parliament analyzed the processes in the Assembly, especially related to the role of MP and the Assembly in the regulation of crisis situations, highlighting the control function of MP towards the Government and the possibilities for improving work.

At the event Gordana Dimitrieska Kocoska, vice president of VMRO-DPMNE and Zoran Stavreski, former Minister of Finance, also gave speeches about the conditions and opportunities for investment in a period of instability. Economic experts highlighted the extremely difficult economic outlook, as well as potential opportunities for finding new investment measures.

In the part of concluding observations of the training, fruitful discussions were concluded by Davor Pasoski, Program manager at Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung and Stefan Andonovski, Head of PIAC "Ljubisha Georgievski". This part included a discussion with the present members of the governing bodies of VMRO-DPMNE regarding the needs and priorities that should be made in the coming period.

The training focused especially on visioning and creating strategies for adequate economic and social policies that guarantee handling of the severe crises with which the country is facing. In that sense, KAS and VMRO-DPMNE continue with the extremely fruitful joint cooperation.

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