Mickoski cites Eurostat data: North Macedonia's food prices among region's lowest

Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski said that, according to Eurostat data, food and non-alcoholic beverage prices in North Macedonia are 25% lower than the average of 36 European countries, placing the country among those with the lowest price levels in the region. He made the remarks at the opening ceremony of Prohor Pčinski Street in the village of Čiflik, Češinovo-Obleševo municipality, while answering a journalist's question.

Mickoski said the data show that North Macedonia's food prices are low compared with the region and that they refute criticism of the government's economic policies. He also said the country has one of the lowest inflation rates in the region and even in Europe, particularly in the third quarter, and that inflation is now 25-30% lower than the EU average.

Mickoski acknowledged that problems remain and said issues accumulated over more than 30 years cannot be fully resolved within two years, though many have been solved or are being addressed. He also criticised the previous government, saying it harmed the country and sold off its assets, and claimed citizens support the government's policies and have not forgotten the past.