The ambassadors of the European Union will meet tonight in Luxembourg to discuss the so-called "French proposal" to resolve the dispute between Bulgaria and Northern Macedonia and start membership talks with Skopje and Tirana.

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Bulgaria's position on the negotiating framework proposed by the French presidency is expected to be expressed by the Foreign Affairs Committee of the National Assembly, after the government adopted all decisions on the dispute with northern Macedonia on June 15 by Bulgarian lawmakers.

If Bulgaria presents a positive position on the French Presidency's proposals tonight, the General Affairs Council is expected to approve the negotiating frameworks and accompanying documents tomorrow, and the Western Balkans Summit on Thursday is expected to approve the start dates. the negotiations.

The French Presidency and the European institutions accepted Bulgaria's demands for Northern Macedonia and included them in the negotiating framework.

A change in the constitution of Northern Macedonia will ensure respect for the rights of Bulgarians there, and the European Commission will monitor, which includes both discrimination and hate speech.

A requirement for the implementation of bilateral agreements between Bulgaria and Northern Macedonia is also included, as well as a joint declaration on the Macedonian language.

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