Written question – Challenging rhetoric from the Government of Skopje and the reaction of the European Commission – E-002474/2025

Question for written answer  E-002474/2025
to the Commission
Rule 144
Afroditi Latinopoulou (PfE)

Recently, we have witnessed an unprecedented escalation of nationalist provocations from the Government of Skopje, with direct challenges to Greek history and the agreement they themselves signed. The policy of tolerance and equidistance that the European Union systematically demonstrates undermines its credibility towards its Member States and strengthens extremist voices in the Western Balkans. Greek citizens, but also the peoples who believe in the Europe of Nations and Fatherlands, demand clear answers:

• 1.How does the Commission intend to react to the escalating unacceptable rhetoric from Government officials in Skopje, which undermines stability in the region and offends the values and principles of the European Union?
• 2.Does the Commission consider that the public questioning of the historical and cultural heritage of Member States by political figures from non-EU countries is compatible with the obligation to respect the European acquis and good neighbourly relations, a prerequisite for the country’s progress towards Europe?
• 3.What specific actions does the Commission intend to take to protect the standing, sovereign rights and cultural heritage of Member States, such as Greece, when they are subjected to public insults and historical distortions by government officials of candidate countries?

Submitted: 18.6.2025