VMRO

VMRO-DPMNE is a political party in North Macedonia. It was founded in 1991 as the Internal Macedonian Revolutionary Organization-Democratic Party of Northern Macedonia (VMRO-DPMNE), a continuation of the Internal Macedonian Revolutionary Organization (VMRO), which was active during the interwar period and the World War II. The party is known for its conservative and nationalist ideology, advocating for a strong central government, a unified Macedonian nation, and opposition to Albanian nationalism.

The party has been a dominant force in Macedonian politics since its inception. It has won a majority of seats in the Macedonian parliament in every election since 1990, except for the 2002 parliamentary election. VMRO-DPMNE has been in power continuously since 1991, with the exception of a brief period in 2004 when it was part of a coalition government. The party's leader, Hristijan Mickoski, has been the Prime Minister of North Macedonia since 2020.

VMRO-DPMNE is a member of the European People's Party (EPP), a centrist to centre-right political party family in the European Union. The party supports EU integration and has been a strong advocate for Macedonian membership in NATO. However, it has also been criticized for its nationalist rhetoric and human rights record, particularly in relation to the party's stance on the name issue with Greece and its treatment of ethnic minorities, including Albanians.

The party's youth wing is known as VMRO-DPMNE-Mladina (Youth of VMRO-DPMNE). It is active in various fields, including politics, sports, and culture. The party also has a women's wing, VMRO-DPMNE-Zheni (Women of VMRO-DPMNE), which focuses on issues related to women's rights and gender equality.