No developments observed this year.

The largest Albanian party Democratic Union for Integration (DUI) which emerged from the National Liberation Army (Ushtria Clirimtare Kombetare, UCK) was not included in government despite being the largest Albanian party. While this did not violate the Ohrid Framework Agreement, the government lacked the double majority in parliament and there have been efforts by the government to circumvent the double majority requirement. In addition there has been a boycott of the Albanian party, followed by a specific agreement between Internal Macedonian Revolutionary Organization (Vnatrešna makedonska revolucionerna organizacija, VMRO) and DUI.

No developments observed this year.

No developments observed this year.

No developments observed this year.

Albanian language was allowed in the assembly procedures through constitutional amendments in 2001, which has been in place without interruption since then.

Constitutional amendments of 16 November, 2001 made the Albanian language an official language as Albanians form more than 20% of the total population of Macedonia. However, there were limitations in the use of language in the assembly procedures. “Albanian deputies can speak in their language in plenary sessions and working bodies of the Assembly of the Republic of Macedonia.”[fn]Svetomir Skaric, “Ohrid Agreement and Minority Communities in Macedonia,” accessed March 4, 2011, http://www.fes.org.mk/pdf/SVETOMIR%20SKARIC%20-%20OHRID%20AGREEMENT%20AN…

Ceasefire holding. There was no report of violence that could threaten the peace process.

Ceasefire holding. There was no report of violence that could threaten the peace process.

Ceasefire holding. There was no report of violence that could threaten the peace process.