EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Federica Mogherini and member of the European Commission for Neighborhood Policy and talks on expanding the union Johannes Khan condemned the continuing attacks on members of parliament in the Macedonian capital Skopje, according to a statement by the EU representatives.

"Acts of violence in parliament are completely unacceptable, and we call for calm and restraint. The Ministry of Internal Affairs and the police must ensure the security of the parliament and its members, "the statement said..

"Democracy must follow its course. We positively note the election of Talat Hapheery as speaker of the parliament, as reported, "Magerini and Khan stressed..

According to EU representatives, political dialogue in institutions is the only way forward, urging all political players "to observe the constitution of the country and to act in the spirit of democratic principles, decency and common sense".

The head of EU diplomacy and a member of the European Commission reminded that Macedonia is a candidate country for EU membership and assured that the European Union is ready to cooperate with the parliament in carrying out the necessary reforms to advance the country along its European path.