For Our Macedonia Explained

For Our Macedonia
Native Name:За наша Македонија
Abbreviation:ZNAM
Leader:Maksim Dimitrievski
Founder:Maksim Dimitrievski
Split:Social Democratic Union
Headquarters:Skopje, Bulevar Sveti Kliment Ohridski 66
Ideology:Macedonian nationalism
Left-wing nationalism
Position:Centre-left to left-wing
Colors:Blue
Seats1 Title:Assembly
Seats2 Title:Mayors
Country:North Macedonia

For Our Macedonia (ZNAM, ; Macedonian: За Наша Македонија) is a political party in North Macedonia founded by former SDSM member and current Mayor of Kumanovo, Maksim Dimitrievski.

Ideology

Maksim Dimitrievski describes his views as socially and economically left-wing, but nationally right of centre.[1]

Dimitrievski said that the main goal of his party would be to unite citizens and return the country to the right path, "to the foundations of our statehood". The party's goal, he said, is not to be in opposition, but to win power, and the first step from this position will be the abolition of the Criminal Code, adopted under the "European flag".[2]

Dimitrievski said his movement could attract both SDSM and VMRO-DPMNE supporters, "but most of them will be undecided citizens who have not been involved in politics and have results to show for their work".

History

On 9 October 2023, the founding congress of the ZNAM party was held. At the congress, representatives of 10 civic associations signed the initiative to form a party.[3] [4] [5] [6] Maksim Dimitrievski was elected president, and Katerina Todoroska and Emil Janeski were appointed as part of the working Presidency.[7]

On 23 December 2023, the registration of the ZNAM party was completed.[8]

The movement has announced its intention to participate in the 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections.[9] [10]

Election results

Assembly elections

2024Maksim Dimitrievski56,2325.74%New 6th

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Latas . Dragan Pavlovic . 2023-12-23 . ЗНАМ - Промовирана новата партија предводена од МАКСИМ ДИМИТРИЕВСКИ . 2024-01-20 . Вечер, прв дознава. . en.
  2. Web site: 2023-10-09 . Максим Димитриевски го промовираше новиот политички субјект - "Движење за наша Македонија-ЗНАМ" . 2024-01-20 . 360 степени . mk-MK.
  3. Web site: 2023-10-09 . ГРАДОНАЧАЛНИКОТ НА КУМАНОВО МАКСИМ ДИМИТРИЕВСКИ ВО СКОПЈЕ ЈА ПРОМОВИРАШЕ СВОЈАТА ПАРТИЈА "ЗНАМ" . 2024-01-20 . Сакам Да Кажам . mk-MK.
  4. Web site: 2023-10-09 . ФОТО: Промовирана новата политичка партија ЗНАМ на Максим Димитриевски . 2024-01-20 . Нова Македонија . mk-MK.
  5. Web site: 2023-10-09 . ЗНАМ на Максим Димитриевски - нова политичка партија . 2024-01-20 . Фокус . en-GB.
  6. Web site: Вечерва промоција на партијата "ЗНАМ", претседател е Максим Димитриевски . 2024-01-20 . kanal5.com.mk . mk.
  7. Web site: Петровиќ . Маја Р. . 2023-11-09 . ZNAM held a founding assembly, Maksim Dimitrievski was elected president - Free Press . 2024-01-20 . Слободен печат . en.
  8. Web site: 2023-12-23 . И партијата на Максим Димитриевски ќе има кандидат за претседател на државата . 2024-01-20 . en-US.
  9. Web site: Ивановска . Кристина . 2023-12-22 . Maxim Dimitrievski: ZNAM was not formed to save SDSM, but to bring order to the political scene - Free Press . 2024-01-20 . Слободен печат . en.
  10. Web site: 2023-12-23 . "ЗНАМ" најавува свој кандидат за претседател на државата . 2024-01-20 . Expres.mk . en-US.