Macedonia lawmakers set to back new government – media

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Parliament on Tuesday considered the 26 officials proposed as ministers by Social Democrat leader Zoran Zaev, who is set to take over as prime minister after a vote of confidence in his new government late Wednesday, The Washington Post reported.

December elections produced a hung parliament, with Zaev's party coming second to rival conservatives.

Read alsoWest must be aware of Russia fomenting crises in Balkans - expertZaev eventually formed an alliance with two small ethnic Albanian parties, to control 62 seats in the 120-member parliament.

Speaking to lawmakers Tuesday, the 42-year-old leader said his government will be committed to "the economy, strong public institutions and (future membership of) the European Union and NATO."