Foreign Policy & EU Accession: Two years into Hristijan Mickoski’s rule, coverage argues Skopje’s EU path has stalled through isolation and escalating anti-Bulgarian rhetoric, including a strategy built on renegotiating the French Proposal and delaying constitutional changes. Election Integrity: Parliament’s election-law debate was suspended after the opposition filed thousands of amendments, with SDSM warning diaspora e-voting could enable controlled voting and abuse. Media & Online Governance: A regional study on social-media platform governance says platforms now act as the main gatekeepers to news across South-East Europe, including North Macedonia, raising questions about regulation and access. Energy Infrastructure: Greece and North Macedonia reaffirm the gas interconnector schedule, targeting completion in 2027 and framing it as a boost to energy security and market integration. Cross-Border Funding: EU funding under the Western Balkans Reform and Growth Facility is set to be redistributed, with North Macedonia among frontrunners likely to receive more while others risk losing support. Public Safety: A July 1 storm flooded Skopje streets, especially Srbija Boulevard, triggering major traffic chaos and highlighting drainage and emergency-response pressure. Cybersecurity: SharkLoader malware was reported targeting multiple countries, with confirmed activity including North Macedonia. Diplomacy & Sustainability: Qatar participated in a Skopje sustainability forum with Mickoski and UN officials, focusing on resilient institutions and sustainability as a competitiveness tool.