Emmanuel Joseph Sieyes vs Gjorge Ivanov

Sieyès published the pamphlet 'What is the Third Estate?', which argued that the Third Estate constituted the nation and should have political power. The pamphlet became a foundational text of the French Revolution.

Sieyès was instrumental in the formation of the National Assembly. He proposed the Tennis Court Oath, in which deputies swore not to disband until a constitution was established.

Sieyès was elected to the National Convention, where he initially voted for the execution of Louis XVI. However, he later distanced himself from the radical Jacobins.

Sieyès conspired with Napoleon Bonaparte to overthrow the Directory. He helped draft the new constitution that established the Consulate, but was soon sidelined by Napoleon.

Ivanov won the presidential election as the candidate of VMRO-DPMNE, succeeding Branko Crvenkovski. His presidency was largely ceremonial but he wielded influence over foreign policy.

Ivanov issued pardons to politicians implicated in the wiretapping scandal, including Nikola Gruevski, sparking massive protests. He later revoked the pardons under pressure from the EU and the opposition.

Ivanov refused to sign the Prespa Agreement, arguing it violated the constitution and national identity. He instead referred it to the Constitutional Court, delaying ratification but ultimately failing to block it.

Ivanov's term ended in 2019, and he was succeeded by Stevo Pendarovski. His presidency was marked by controversy over the name change and the wiretapping scandal.