Politics & Government Guide in North Macedonia

Political system, governance structure, stability indicators, and democratic institutions

North Macedonia is a parliamentary republic governed by a VMRO-DPMNE-led coalition following the 2024 elections, where the national conservative party secured 58 seats. Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski heads a restructured government with 20 ministries, while President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova represents the same party. The country faces challenges in EU integration and governance reforms amid a flawed democracy rating.

Government Type

Parliamentary republic

Legal System

Civil law system

Head of State

President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova(since 2024)

Head of Government

Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski(VMRO-DPMNE)since 2024

Legislature

Type:unicameral

Lower House:Assembly (120 seats)

Major Political Parties

VMRO-DPMNE(VMRO-DPMNE)

Center-right to right-wing

58 seats

Social Democratic Union of Macedonia(SDSM)

Center-left

18 seats

VLEN Coalition(VLEN)

Ethnic Albanian

14 seats

Voting Rights

Citizens aged 18 and over have full voting rights in national, presidential, and local elections

Recent Developments

VMRO-DPMNE-led coalition won landslide victory in May 2024 parliamentary elections
New government formed in June 2024 with expanded ministries from 16 to 20
Hristijan Mickoski became Prime Minister leading coalition of VMRO-DPMNE, VLEN, and ZNAM

Voting Age18

SuffrageUniversal

Constitution1991

Municipalities80