- Foreign Minister Nikola Poposki over the weekend took part in the annual European Forum Wachau in Austria and met with Austrian counterpart Michael Spindelegger. Poposki stressed that it is crucial for Austria and for the countries in the region the EU enlargement process to continue. He added that it would be beneficial for entire Europe to continue expanding the most successful project of peace and stability. The discussions at the forum were focused on several issues, including security and defense policy, solidarity, growth and budget consolidation and the role of culture in European integration and EU external relations.