Relationship dossier
Kingdom of the Netherlands
North Macedonia
Relationship assessment
Dutch support for rule-of-law and governance work complements the wider bilateral relationship.
Kingdom of the Netherlands toward North Macedonia
+15The Dutch government has supported rule-of-law and governance work in North Macedonia through its MATRA programme.
North Macedonia toward Kingdom of the Netherlands
Not assessedOverall relationship
Not assessedHow to read these scores
Scores are rough judgments, not objective measurements or current verification. Directional scores describe government policy and conduct, not public opinion. The overall score is an independent estimate, never an average.
- −100
- Extreme sustained hostility
- −50
- Substantially adversarial
- 0
- Mixed or neutral, supported by knowledge
- +50
- Substantially cooperative
- +100
- Exceptionally close sustained partnership
“Not assessed” means there is no recorded score. Pair existence makes no claim about diplomatic recognition or established relations.
Relationship context
Overview
The Netherlands has supported rule-of-law and governance work in North Macedonia through its MATRA programme, reflecting practical cooperation alongside a broader EU-oriented relationship. The scope and continuity of direct bilateral government cooperation are unclear.
Key developments
The Netherlands supported rule-of-law and governance work in North Macedonia through its MATRA programme.
Major uncertainties
- The scope and continuity of Dutch MATRA-supported work in North Macedonia are unclear.
- Details of North Macedonian government initiatives specifically involving the Netherlands are limited.