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His resignation was submitted by Zoran Zaef from the Prime Minister of Northern Macedonia but also from the presidency of the Social Democratic Party after the defeat of his party in the local elections.
Zoran Zaef resigned from the SDSM presidency and the post of prime minister, announcing the decision at tonight’s press conference.
“Let me congratulate our opponents on winning this election. “I take responsibility for myself, I resign as prime minister and president of SDSM, I congratulate all the progressive citizens who fought hard for an integrated Northern Macedonia,” said Zoran Zaef.
Mr Zaef had announced he would step down if the ruling Social Democratic Party (SDSM), which he leads, lost in the second round of municipal elections. in the metropolitan municipality of Skopje.