Ethnic and political divisions may affect turnout in former Yugoslav republic’s presidential electionVoters in North Macedonia braving heavy rain have begun casting ballots in the second round of a race that will not only determine the country’s original president but could determine whether the tiny state is plunged into political turmoil.
In what has become a showdown between pro-EU and nationalist forces,much depends on turnout. Before polling stations opened, speculation was rife (abundant or plentiful, full of sth bad or unpleasant) that voter participation could fall below the 40% needed for the election to be valid, or fears compounded by the weather. Related: excited Greeks consume to the streets over deal to rename Macedonia Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com