VMRO-DPMNE presidential candidate Gjorgji Ivanov stated that he would agree to hold a TV duel with his opponent from SDSM Ljubomir Frckoski only if Frckoski apologizes publicly for the untruths that he told about him.

“I can accept a duel with Frckoski only when he apologizes, seeing as Frckoski wants to blame others for things that he did himself, with the aim of avoiding responsibility,” Ivanov stressed.

Even though there is big pressure from the public for a TV duel, seeing as this is the best way for citizens to get acquainted with the candidates’ positions on certain strategic issues, Ivanov and VMRO-DPMNE are not backing down from their criteria regarding the conduct of the presidential candidates. Political circles interpret this as an excuse by the ruling party to avoid a TV duel.