Macedonia Plans National Data Center Amidst Political Tensions
VMRO-DPMNE criticizes opposition leader Venko Filipče's fearmongering over new development projects, including a national data center. Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski announces plans for the data center, aimed at improving cybersecurity and linking government institutions, with projections for job creation and economic growth.
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The government of Macedonia is set to construct a national data center to enhance cybersecurity and unify state institutions. Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski announced that this project will be funded through a European grant and favorable loans, aiming to create 17,000 new jobs by mid-2026.
This follows an increase in employment from 691,000 to 708,000. The national data center will be connected to an existing secondary recovery center in Prilep, ensuring a backup solution. Meanwhile, VMRO-DPMNE has criticized the opposition's stance on this and other development projects, accusing them of spreading panic and fear. The government's infrastructure plans are intended to bolster resilience against cyber threats and improve the competitiveness of the country.
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