On Tuesday 18 September, European Commissioner for Enlargement Negotiations Johannes Hahn called for the referendum on the name change of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM) not to be politicised.
"The referendum is on the future of the country. It should not become a political event. I think the political parties should refrain from using this for party political reasons. Each should decide according to his interests. At such a crucial moment, it is no time to play...