Evaluation of Public Administration Reforms in North Macedonia from the Perspective of European Commission’s Annual Progress Reports

Public administration of the Republic North Macedonia is constantly under evaluation in Annual Progress Reports prepared by European Commission. The main recommendations from Commission refer to systematic change laws, but there no argument as how these changes will contribute elimination fundamental problems. Although a considerable number laws have been ammended and accepted motto reforms, all them lack result, which creation public that able satisfy needs democratic country. This paper analyzes Commission’s 2005-2021 period their recommendations. finding are repetitions same shortcomings almost Reports. leads conclusion reforms unsuccessful – they misused either for political needs, or applied selectively. support opposition should be sought assure any real progress. possible only if politicians gain conviction service citizens not conjunctures power. There still lot work done improve country’s image on road EU, while challenges related reform must seriously addressed decision-making structures.