# Zoran Zaev

Sourced causal chain, facts and drivers.

## Dated facts

- 2021: Zaev announces resignation after local election defeat. https://factrail.ai/facts/zaev-resigns-after-local-elections-2021-10-31. Sources: https://mia.mk/en/story/zaev-steps-down-as-pm-and-sdsm-leader-says-no-time-for-early-elections, https://www.dw.com/en/north-macedonia-prime-minister-zoran-zaev-resigns/a-59681002, https://www.rferl.org/a/north-maceconia-zaev-elections-sdsm-vmro-dpmne/31538521.html.
- 2018: Zaev and Tsipras sign the Prespa Agreement. https://factrail.ai/facts/zaev-prespa-agreement-2018-06-17. Sources: https://greekreporter.com/2020/12/15/former-greek-pm-tsipras-zaev-receive-hessian-peace-prize-for-prespa-agreement.
- 2017: Zoran Zaev becomes Prime Minister of Macedonia. https://factrail.ai/facts/zaev-becomes-pm-2017-05-31. Sources: https://www.voanews.com/a/macedonia-lawmakers-vote-could-end-stalemate/3881703.html, https://www.slobodnaevropa.mk/a/28521476.html, https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/jun/13/macedonias-nato-hopes-rise-as-deal-with-greece-looks-feasible.

## Methodology

https://factrail.ai/methodology

Canonical: https://factrail.ai/people/zoran-zaev