Government Reshuffle: North Macedonia’s Parliament dismissed eight cabinet ministers and two deputies to clear the way for a new lineup, with votes clearing the way for replacements across justice, health, agriculture, culture and tourism, and social policy. EU Integration Momentum: EU Enlargement Director Gert Jan Koopman told lawmakers that North Macedonia’s Growth Plan implementation is now expected to exceed 50%, as the country “accelerated engagement” in recent months. Energy Security: The Energy Ministry says construction of the Greece–North Macedonia gas interconnector is advancing fast, with 95% of expropriations done and the project expected to finish next year. Ukraine & Security Diplomacy: EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Kyiv to discuss defense cooperation, EU accession, and winter preparations, while North Macedonia is among regional participants in the Southeast Europe–Ukraine summit. Coalition of the Willing: North Macedonia also joined the anti-ballistic missile and broader security coalition framework discussed in Paris, as leaders coordinate air-defense and winter planning. Court Update: Skopje’s court acquitted former PM Nikola Gruevski in a retrial tied to the VMRO-DPMNE “White Palace” case, limiting the state’s ability to seek confiscation. Aviation Incident: Investigations continue after a Ryanair Boeing 737 window failure led to a passenger being partially sucked out mid-flight over North Macedonia’s airspace, with multiple international aviation bodies involved.