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Lawmakers in Macedonia have begun a debate to confirm cabinet posts in a future centre-left government and end a six-month political stalemate, according to The Washington Post.
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.
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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."