As election date approaches, the number of contradictory statements by SDSM leader Zoran Zaev increases. On Tuesday, he confused the public with his statement that he will not go to elections because he knows that he will win, but that Nikola Gruevski will not admit this.
"SDSM does not want to take part in June 5 elections because it will win, while Gruevski and Ahmeti will not recognize the elections. If we take part in irregular elections there is a chance for Nikola Gruevski not to recognize them, keep that in mind. Currently, the opposition is convinced that if it goes to elections it will win and gain support. But those elections might not be recognized by Nikola Gruevski or by Ali Ahmetu, as well as by other government representatives. Why? Because conditions for holding regular, fair and democratic elections have not been met. The answer is simple", Zaev said.
SDSM leader does not want an expert government either. He said that the parties should turn toward the Przino Agreement again. But, according to experts, his stance is quite contradictory because by Zaev's running away from elections, the Przino Agreement, signed by SDSM, VMRO-DOMNE, DUI and DPA leaders, is being breached.
According to experts, the only reason why Zaev does not want an expert government is the fact that his interior and labor ministers Oliver Spasovski and Frosina Remenski would have to step down. This option does not work for Zaev because he is aware that he would lose control over those ministries.
What will be the outcome of the crisis in Macedonia will be clear after German MP Johanned Haindl comes to Macedonia in a few days. According to announcements, he is supposed to meet with the 4 political leaders, after which it will be known what are the international community's further steps of action.