Government Spokesperson Marija Miteva stated that the government, at today’s session, approved the Government’s work program for 2026, which represents a strategic, comprehensive and reforming document of over 400 pages, which clearly defines the priorities, dynamics and vision for the development of the state in the coming period.
The program, she explained, is structured according to areas that include the competences of the legislative, but also the executive branch, and represents our clear map for the ongoing reforms that will directly affect the quality of life of citizens, the functionality of institutions, but also the European perspective of the state.
“This Program is a clear plan with vision, deadlines and responsibilities. It reflects the political will of this Government for reforms, stability, but also a European future and represents our strong foundation for a year in which the Government will deliver results”, emphasized Miteva.
Programi qeveritar, siç shpjegoi ajo, parashikon zgjidhje të reja moderne ligjore dhe sistemike në kujdesin shëndetësor dhe arsim, ndërsa prioritetet përfshijnë transformimin digjital, reformat në gjyqësor dhe administratën publike, si dhe programe që synojnë përmirësimin e drejtpërdrejtë të standardeve të jetesës në fushat e mjedisit jetësor, kujdesit shëndetësor, sigurisë, arsimit dhe mbrojtjes sociale.
“Në lidhje me pjesën legjislative, ose atë që nënkuptojmë si kompetencë të Kuvendit, fokusi është vendosur aty ku shteti ka përgjegjësinë më të madhe, shëndetësia dhe arsimi. Janë parashikuar ligje të reja, bashkëkohore dhe sistemore që rregullojnë arsimin e lartë dhe të mesëm, veprimtarinë kërkimore-shkencore, por edhe shërbimin pedagogjik, si dhe avancimin e statusit dhe zhvillimit profesional të kuadrit mësimdhënës. Këto zgjidhje janë të orientuara drejt cilësisë, aksesueshmërisë dhe qëndrueshmërisë së sistemit arsimor, si themel i zhvillimit afatgjatë”, theksoi Miteva.
Paralelisht, tjeksoi ajo, Qeveria po e shtyn fuqishëm edhe transformimin digjital, mes tjerash përmes miratimit të Ligjit të ri për faturën elektronike, me të cilin digjitalizimi i procedurave tatimore bëhet shtyllë kyçe e reformës tatimore. Me këtë do të sigurojmë më shumë efikasitet, më shumë transparencë, por edhe më pak barrë administrative për qytetarët dhe për kompanitë.
Reforma në drejtësi, nënvizoi ajo, mbetet prioriteti ynë i lartë.
“Amendments to the Electoral Code have been foreseen within the competence of the Ministry of Justice, with the full incorporation of recommendations from international missions, as a clear signal of commitment to democratic standards, fair elections, but also the rule of law”, added Miteva.
Regarding the reform in public administration, she emphasized that systemic laws have been foreseen for the senior management service, the advancement of quality in the public sector and, for the first time, the establishment of a unique salary system in the public sector.
“This is about solving a long-standing problem, where salaries are regulated in a fragmented, often uncoordinated manner and in contradiction with constitutional principles. The new solution brings justice, transparency and most importantly, compliance with the Reform Agenda, more precisely with step 18”, said Miteva.
In the second part of the Program, the one that refers to the acts and materials that we as the Government decide on, it informs that a series of programs have been envisaged that aim to directly improve the standard of living, in the fields of the environment, health, security, education and social protection.
“For 2026, an Operational Plan for active employment measures has been planned, coordinated with the real needs of the labor market, with the aim of increasing the inclusion of unemployed people and more efficient integration of vulnerable categories. In the economic and promotional context, a new chapter is being opened through the national branding of tourism, the economy and the state, under a clear, identifiable and contemporary image. This is a powerful opportunity for Macedonia to strategically position itself before the European public as an attractive tourist destination and a sustainable, open economy, with serious investment potential,” said the government spokesperson.
In health, she added, the Ministry of Health initiates the preparation of the Strategy for Young Doctors 2026–2030, something that has a clear goal: the retention, motivation and professional development of the medical staff.
“We are aware that in a time of shortages and departures of health workers, this strategy will establish systemic support, mentoring, but also continuous education, which in the long term will mean a stronger and more sustainable health system,” Miteva declared.
It is also very important to note that for the first time, a Center for Digital Skills in Public Administration will be established, a key instrument for the digital transformation of the state. The programs will be dedicated to all structures, from management, decision-makers and cyber experts, but also to the entire administrative staff, because digitalization is not a project, but for us it represents a long-term process.
