A resolution affirming the support of the United States for the Republic of North Macedonia's accession to the European Union.

3/19/2024, 2:14 PM

This resolution encourages North Macedonia to continue its work toward membership in the European Union (EU). The resolution also appreciates North Macedonia's active role in regional cooperation and long-standing commitment to the EU accession process and recognizes that there is strong support for EU membership across North Macedonia's multiethnic communities.

Bill 118 S.Res. 581, also known as a resolution affirming the support of the United States for the Republic of North Macedonia's accession to the European Union, was introduced in the United States Senate on September 22, 2021. The resolution aims to express the United States' strong support for North Macedonia's efforts to join the European Union, highlighting the country's progress in meeting the necessary criteria for membership.

The resolution emphasizes the strategic importance of North Macedonia's accession to the European Union, noting that it would contribute to stability and prosperity in the Western Balkans region. It also recognizes the significant reforms undertaken by North Macedonia to align with EU standards and values, including efforts to strengthen the rule of law, combat corruption, and promote economic development.

Furthermore, the resolution reaffirms the United States' commitment to supporting North Macedonia's Euro-Atlantic integration and encourages the European Union to continue its engagement with the country to facilitate its accession process. It also calls on the European Union to uphold its commitment to enlargement in the Western Balkans and to provide the necessary support to help North Macedonia meet the remaining requirements for membership. Overall, Bill 118 S.Res. 581 underscores the United States' strong endorsement of North Macedonia's aspirations to join the European Union and urges continued cooperation between the United States and the European Union to support North Macedonia's accession process.
Congress
118

Number
SRES - 581

Introduced on
2024-03-07

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

3/7/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution encourages North Macedonia to continue its work toward membership in the European Union (EU). The resolution also appreciates North Macedonia's active role in regional cooperation and long-standing commitment to the EU accession process and recognizes that there is strong support for EU membership across North Macedonia's multiethnic communities.

Bill 118 S.Res. 581, also known as a resolution affirming the support of the United States for the Republic of North Macedonia's accession to the European Union, was introduced in the United States Senate on September 22, 2021. The resolution aims to express the United States' strong support for North Macedonia's efforts to join the European Union, highlighting the country's progress in meeting the necessary criteria for membership.

The resolution emphasizes the strategic importance of North Macedonia's accession to the European Union, noting that it would contribute to stability and prosperity in the Western Balkans region. It also recognizes the significant reforms undertaken by North Macedonia to align with EU standards and values, including efforts to strengthen the rule of law, combat corruption, and promote economic development.

Furthermore, the resolution reaffirms the United States' commitment to supporting North Macedonia's Euro-Atlantic integration and encourages the European Union to continue its engagement with the country to facilitate its accession process. It also calls on the European Union to uphold its commitment to enlargement in the Western Balkans and to provide the necessary support to help North Macedonia meet the remaining requirements for membership. Overall, Bill 118 S.Res. 581 underscores the United States' strong endorsement of North Macedonia's aspirations to join the European Union and urges continued cooperation between the United States and the European Union to support North Macedonia's accession process.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA resolution affirming the support of the United States for the Republic of North Macedonia's accession to the European Union.

Policy Areas
International Affairs

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Latest Summary12/2/2024

This resolution encourages North Macedonia to continue its work toward membership in the European Union (EU). The resolution also appreciates North Macedonia's active role in regional cooperation and long-standing commitment to the EU accession pr...


Latest Action3/7/2024
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2282)