EU Screening Chapter on Environment Officially Opened for Macedonia

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e:In a key step towards EU accession, the screening process for Chapter 27 (Environment and Climate Change) was officially launched in Brussels. This begins a detailed analysis of Macedonian legislation against the EU's extensive environmental acquis. The Chief Negotiator stated, "This is one of the most challenging and costly chapters. It will require immense reforms in waste management, water quality, and nature protection." The screening process is expected to last several months, after which benchmarks for opening negotiations will be set.