Arrr! North Macedonia be makin' history with first woman president, while the scallywag incumbents walk the plank!
2024-05-08
Arrr mateys! The fair maiden Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova hath sailed into victory as North Macedonia's first lass president, garnerin' a stout 65% o' the vote in the presidential skirmish. Thar be no doubt she be governin' with a firm hand and a twinkle in her eye!
In a twist of fate fit for a tale of the high seas, North Macedonia has crowned its first woman president, Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova, a 70-year-old law professor backed by the conservative VMRO-DPMNE party. The governing Social Democrats suffered a historic defeat in both the presidential and parliamentary elections, with Siljanovska-Davkova sailing to victory with nearly 65% of the vote in the presidential runoff.The conservative wave also swept through the parliamentary election, with the VMRO-DPMNE coalition leading with nearly 43% of the vote. Celebrations in the capital Skopje were dampened by a thunderstorm, but the incoming government promises to make fighting corruption a top priority. Siljanovska-Davkova's victory marks a significant milestone for the country, becoming the first woman to hold the largely ceremonial post of president since gaining independence from Yugoslavia.The election campaign focused on North Macedonia's slow progress toward EU membership, with the incoming government pledging to hold corrupt officials accountable. With hopes for real progress towards EU accession, the country looks towards a new chapter under Siljanovska-Davkova's leadership.As the winds of change blow through North Macedonia, the country sets sail towards a new era under its first female president, navigating the stormy waters of corruption and slow progress towards EU membership. The conservative-backed Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova emerges victorious, promising a fresh course for the country and its people. With celebrations muted by a thunderstorm, the incoming government led by the VMRO-DPMNE coalition sets its sights on fighting corruption and steering North Macedonia towards a brighter future. As the EU membership beckons on the horizon, the people of North Macedonia hope for smoother sailing ahead under the leadership of their first female president.