The EU’s latest report on North Macedonia highlights limited progress in key reform areas. While the country continues to demonstrate political commitment to European integration, deep political polarization and institutional weaknesses slow down the reform process. The judiciary remains only partially effective, with inconsistent implementation of laws and ongoing concerns about corruption and organized crime. Fundamental rights are generally respected, but media freedom is still fragile due to political influence and problematic state advertising practices. Economically, North Macedonia shows moderate readiness for the EU internal market, with stable growth but persistent structural issues such as high public spending and a large informal sector. Digitalization and administrative modernization are moving forward, though infrastructure and energy reforms lag behind. Overall, the report concludes that although progress exists, substantial and sustained reforms—especially in rule of law and governance—are necessary for the country to advance meaningfully toward EU membership.