SYRIZA and ND should now both push for the use of the qualifier 'North'

The name dispute between Greece and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia has entered its final phase. After the negotiations between Athens and Skopje, the drafting and signing of the Prespes accord, and the deal's ratification by lawmakers in both countries, it's now time to focus on its implementation. The next step is for the mutually agreed composite name with a geographical qualifier, "Republic of North Macedonia," to be used by all countries and for all purposes.

One would think that even those in Greece who voted against the agreement on the grounds of legitimate concerns would prefer "North Macedonia" to plain "Macedonia." In light of this, everyone should channel their efforts in the same direction, with each making use of their access to sister European parties and institutions, the Greek diaspora in the USA and other countries, think tanks and the...