Major Political Parties in North Macedonia (2025)

1. VMRO-DPMNE (Internal Macedonian Revolutionary Organization – Democratic Party for Macedonian National Unity)

• Ideology: National conservatism, pro-Europeanism

• Leader: Hristijan Mickoski

• Recent Developments: In the May 2024 parliamentary elections, VMRO-DPMNE secured 42% of the vote, leading to the formation of a new government. Hristijan Mickoski became Prime Minister, and Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova, backed by the party, was elected as the first female president of North Macedonia. ​

2. SDSM (Social Democratic Union of Macedonia)

• Ideology: Social democracy, pro-Europeanism

• Leader: Venko Filipče

• Recent Developments: SDSM led a coalition government from 2017 until the 2024 elections. Following their defeat, the party continues to advocate for EU integration and democratic reforms.

3. DUI (Democratic Union for Integration)

• Ideology: Ethnic Albanian minority rights, pro-Europeanism

• Leader: Ali Ahmeti

• Recent Developments: DUI remains a significant political force representing the Albanian community in North Macedonia. The party is part of the “European Front” coalition, which includes other minority parties.

4. ZNAM (For Our Macedonia)

• Ideology: Macedonian nationalism, left-wing

• Leader: Maksim Dimitrievski

• Recent Developments: Founded in October 2023 by former SDSM member and current Mayor of Kumanovo, Maksim Dimitrievski. ZNAM aims to unite citizens and return the country to its national foundations. ​

5. VLEN/VREDI (Albanian Alliance)

• Ideology: Ethnic Albanian minority rights, pro-Europeanism

• Leader: Ziadin Sela

• Recent Developments: VLEN/VREDI is part of the “European Front” coalition, focusing on the interests of the Albanian community in North Macedonia. ​

6. TDP (Democratic Party of Turks)

• Ideology: Turkish minority rights, pro-Europeanism

• Leader: Beycan İlyas

• Recent Developments: TDP is a member of the “European Front” coalition, advocating for the rights of the Turkish minority in North Macedonia.

7. LP (People’s Movement)

• Ideology: Ethnic Albanian minority rights, pro-Europeanism

• Leader: Skender Rexhepi Zejd

• Recent Developments: LP is part of the “European Front” coalition, representing the interests of the Albanian community.

8. ASH (Alliance for Albanians)

• Ideology: Ethnic Albanian minority rights, pro-Europeanism

• Leader: Ziadin Sela

• Recent Developments: ASH is a member of the “European Front” coalition, focusing on the interests of the Albanian community in North Macedonia.

These parties collectively shape the political landscape of North Macedonia, influencing its policies, governance, and aspirations for European integration.