Maksim Dimitrievski, leader of the ZNAM movement and mayor of Kumanovo, stated that the opposition SDSM is in a serious political and personnel crisis, and that a large part of its activities are directed at attacks on ZNAM.

"Venko Filipče's interest is limited only to his party chair. Instead of serious opposition politics, SDSM today deals with internal disputes and personal interests, which is why many honest members are withdrawing or leaving the party," Dimitrievski stated.

He emphasized that disillusioned SDSM members are joining ZNAM, but the movement carefully vets new members in order to build a stable political force. Regarding the case of former Deputy Prime Minister Artan Grubi, Dimitrievski criticized the decision for house arrest, calling it "a precedent that undermines trust in the judicial system." He stressed that a person with an international arrest warrant should be in pre-trial detention, not at home.

Regarding a possible government reshuffle, Dimitrievski indicated that no concrete discussions are taking place, expressing satisfaction with the work of ZNAM ministers in the areas of reforms and rule of law.