The congress of VMRO-Bulgarian National Movement party adopted a declaration which calls on the governments and political organizations in Bulgaria and North Macedonia to work towards the formation of a federation between the two countries based on common cultural and historical heritage and interests.

"The recognition of the historical truth and the Bulgarian roots of this country’s population, and the protection of the rights of Macedonian Bulgarians are prerequisites for North Macedonia's accession to the EU", the declaration reads.

The document sets out 14 priorities of VMRO such as: energy independence through the construction of new nuclear units; constitutional amendments aimed at increasing the powers of Bulgaria’s President, etc.