The region of Macedonia is thought to be populated by approximately 51% Greek Macedonians who reportedly live almost entirely in the region of Greek Macedonia along with other Greeks and Bulgarians. North Macedonia for reasons unexplained has not been identified as Macedonian land. Northern Macedonia is reportedly mainly populated by a slavic speaking ethnic group who self identify as ethnic Macedonians though are believed to be of Bulgarian descent.
In November 2020 according to reports Bulgaria objected to opening talks between north Macedonia and the eu with a view to Macedonia joining; reportedly until northern Macedonia is retermed northern Republic of Macedonia and acknowledges the Bulgarian roots of the Macedonian language.
The use of the name Macedonia has been disputed by Greece for 28 years who cited cultural and irredesent concerns. The name Macedonia was changed to northern Macedonia in 2018 after u.n. lead discussions with the two parties, leading to the prespa agreement.