Things have picked up steam as more information pours in from Brussels. Though politicians have been tight lipped over what was said during the debates in Brussels, Deutche Welle released information regarding Macedonia's EU accession talks.

DW was not the only one to release information, apparently PM Gruevski felt at ease to say what was said during his talks with Papandreou few weeks ago, but more on that later.

DW reported on a heated exchange between German parliamentarian Angelika Beer and Greek MP  Micias Marutkiotis.
Beer’s reaction came after Marutkiotis wrapped up a speech of how helpful his country had been in the EU integration process of Balkan countries adding "Greece had helped the economy of each Balkan country" This could be a new investment model: a bankrupt country helping others.

Walter Kolbo, former MP and head of the “Macedonian Greek Partnership” reminded his Greek colleague that the German Bundestag had passed a resolution back in 2003 asking Athens to cease their obstructions towards Macedonia, adding Macedonians and Greeks are “Europeans”, there is no need for blocking neighbors from getting into NATO and the EU.

MP Angelika Beer, in comparison to Mr. Kolbo, was somewhat sharper and clearer in her reply to the Greek delegation: “You must decide how far you like to push your policies against the wishes of the Europeans. It would be best for you to decide whether you wish to stick to your policies or leave the European Union.” 

MINA finds Athens received support from Bucharest in Brussels, which is understandable considering  Greece (over 60%) has the second largest Vlach population after Romania. But here is the irony with this support. Several months ago, Romania placed the Macedonian language (as minority language) under ‘protection’, thus informing the EU of their decision which made the language automatically protected under EU laws. The Macedonians who live in Romania are refugees from you guessed it, Aegean Macedonia. Greek politicians at the time were furious with Romania’s decision because it caught them by surprise and countered Athens’ wishes for no Macedonian language at EU level.

Back to the Macedonian PM. In an interview with DW in Bonn, the PM revealed he had told the Greek PM (during their meeting in Prespa) that no Macedonian Government in the next 100 years will accept Greece’s blackmail. 

	1. 15-12-2009 21:16
	Greece should have left the EU when all these basket case countries (Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Romania, Hungary, Czech gypsies and Poles) joined. Greeks don't migrate in waves to push wheelbarrows and clean hospitals in Germany or the UK. Piss the EU off, keep GREEK money at home and let somebody else support these basket cases financially.     Better off without them. Guest

Out with the EU

	2. 14-12-2009 18:01
	You guys... Have fun not being in the EU, or anything else in 100 years. Guest

Greekness

	3. 11-12-2009 18:33
	BRAVO Finaly....I feel relieved finding out that German people beieve in our history, our name, our rights. It is only a matter of time when the whole EU, will find out the same truth: Macedonia WAS, IS and WILL BE the only name for our country. It is only a matter of time when Greeks will have to say : hello Macedonia Guest

macedonian

	4. 12-12-2009 21:56
	BRAVO If it was not for the Greeks the Germans would have won the war!   Guest

Hellas

	5. 10-12-2009 18:35
	Citizen It baffles me how countries such as Germany who believe in the right of the Macedonians to exist, name their country and live among Europeans do not use their considerable influence to pursuade the rest of the EU countries to lay off support for Greece. France said they side with the Greeks because of solidarity. If you claim solidarity with rights abusers what does that say about your judgement or moral compass. I applaud German words, but actions would be vastly better. Guest

Igor S.

	6. 10-12-2009 16:37
	Not in a 100 years If it's true that no government will accept the Greeks' blackmail for "the next hundred years" that pretty well sets everything as it is for the next century Guest

Robin of Sherwood

	7. 10-12-2009 13:32
	Not in a 100 years Amen. And to please leave us alone too. If they can leave the Balkan too, it would've be the greatest. I would love to never never hear about them again! Guest

macedonian lady

	8. 10-12-2009 11:02
	ms Greeks as always have been big headed and Macedonia have there rights with there language and history.     Atina keep your hads off the Repubik of Macedonia.   we love you Macedonia Guest

sasha

	9. 10-12-2009 08:31
	BRAVO GERMANY Bravo Sir! THIS IS CALLED LEADER WITH BALLS!    And if there is still someone left not knowing WHY MACEDONIAN KING PHILIP II make that huge attack toward this parasites, back in BC times - is about to find out!    They are NOT PEOPLE, they are annoying parasites, who like to leave on other people expanse, and breathe YOUR OWN AIR if you let them! Guest

Makedonija

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