North Macedonia held the first intergovernmental conference with the EU, which officially started the negotiations for membership in the Union.

After the first intergovernmental conference, the European Commission immediately started the screening process, which contains 35 chapters.

Telegraph Macedonia will inform you about the content of each chapter that North Macedonia must go through.

Chapter 23: Judiciary and fundamental rights

EU policies in the field of judiciary and fundamental rights aim to preserve and further develop the Union as an area of ​​freedom, security and justice.

The establishment of an independent and efficient judiciary is of great importance.

Impartiality, integrity and a high standard of judgment by the courts are essential to maintaining the rule of law.

This requires a strong commitment to eliminate external influences on the judiciary and to dedicate adequate financial resources and training.

There must be legal guarantees for fair trial procedures.

Also, member states must fight corruption effectively, as it represents a threat to the stability of democratic institutions and the rule of law.

A solid legal framework and credible institutions are required to support a coherent anti-corruption policy.

Member States must ensure respect for fundamental rights and the rights of EU citizens, as guaranteed by the acquis and the Charter of Fundamental Rights.

Otherwise, in addition to the EU chapters, North Macedonia has also signed a protocol with Bulgaria, which also contains some recommendations and obligations, which must be fulfilled by both countries, in order to avoid obstacles in North Macedonia's membership in BE./Telegraph/