North Macedonia: Mickoski accuses SDSM of undermining trust in banking over Alta Bank

The Alta Bank affair in North Macedonia has deepened the conflict between the government and the opposition. Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski yesterday asked the public prosecutor's office to look into the opposition SDSM. According to Mickoski, the SDSM is not only spreading panic and undermining trust in the banking system, but its statements are also deterring potential buyers of the bank.

At yesterday's press conference, SDSM Secretary General Aleksandar Saša Dimitrievski claimed that Central Bank Governor Trajko Slavevski had done everything to cover up the Alta Bank affair. As the parties seek political responsibility from each other, State Prosecutor Nenad Savevski said the situation at Alta Bank is being monitored.

Political debate also continues over claims of more than 50 million euros transferred from Serbia to North Macedonia. While the SDSM's claim has echoed in public opinion, the Central Bank has assessed the claims as unverified.