Policy Continuity Key Factor For New Rating

Macedonia's new political risk rating reflects its fundamental political stability and commitment to convergence reforms under EU and NATO policy anchors. Indeed, its new rating of 67.9 places the country third in the Western Balkan region, with only Slovenia and Croatia scoring higher. Macedonia rates particularly well in the policy continuity subcomponent of our new ratings system, with political stability reinforced by a consensus among major political actors to joining the Euro-Atlantic institutions. While Macedonia's political risk outlook is generally positive, especially compared to its regional neighbours, ethnic divisions remain a serious concern. Indeed, the recent boycott of the Macedonian

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