The first round of the early presidential elections in Macedonia has been scheduled for April 14th, Parliament Speaker and acting president Ljupco Jordanovski stated at yesterday's press conference in Skopje.

"Elections will take place on 14 April, Wednesday," Parliament Speaker and acting President Ljupco Jordanovski said, adding that he signed the notice for elections late on Monday at 19:00 hours. Consequently, the 40-day deadline for electing a new president commenced on Monday.

Jordanovski voiced hope that we will have fair and democratic elections that will enable the citizens to express their will and choose a president.
He called upon the contenders in the presidential race to maintain dignity and run fair campaign.

"These are early presidential elections, therefore we have amended the Law on Electing President. I am confident that the country will get a new president in the first or in the second election round,” Jordanovski told the press.

He added that two dates were possible for conducting the elections – 15 April or 16 April. The first option, 15 April, was not picked because the eventual second election round would have coincided with May 1st holidays. The days when the ballots will be cast will be declared as non-working days. The Parliament will not convene for sessions in the course of election campaign.