Serbia and North Macedonia: Borders Opening, But Will It Fix the Border Chaos?
Dačić and Toškoski have finally put pen to paper! Protocols on traffic and border cooperation between Serbia and North Macedonia have been signed. But will this really make life easier for the thousands who cross the border daily, or is this just another empty political gesture?
What Was Signed?
At the regional border police center in Preševo, Serbia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Internal Affairs Ivica Dačić and his Macedonian counterpart Panče Toškoski signed a protocol on how border checks will be conducted at the international road crossings Preševo and Tabanovce.
Additionally, Serbia’s Police Director Dragan Vasiljević and North Macedonia’s Public Security Bureau Director Aleksandar Janev signed a protocol on cooperation during the summer and winter tourist seasons.
Will This Solve the Problems?
The borders between Serbia and North Macedonia are notorious for long lines, waiting, and chaos, especially during holiday seasons. This protocol promises better coordination and faster procedures, but will it be enough?
People who cross the border daily know how frustrating it is to wait for hours, sometimes even days. Will the police services now truly cooperate like never before, or will this be just another piece of paper gathering dust?
Tourist Season Under Pressure
Cooperation during the summer and winter tourist seasons is especially important as the number of crossings significantly increases. The protocol foresees better information exchange and coordination between police services, which should reduce queues and speed up control.
But will this really happen, or will we keep seeing the same chaotic scenes at the borders?
Conclusion
Signing the protocol is a step in the right direction, but the real test will be in practice. Will politicians and police officials manage to implement what they signed, or will it remain a dead letter on paper?
If you’ve ever stood in line at the Serbia-North Macedonia border, you know how important this is. And if you haven’t, maybe it’s time to try — and see if anything changes.
Either way, if you have a good border story or think this is just another political show, feel free to drop a comment. We love hearing your thoughts — and sharing a laugh or a groan over bureaucracy!
