In Macedonia, the greatest influence on the development of democratic processes and on the political and societal stability is exerted by interethnic relations. Managing diversity, building social cohesion, and fostering commonly held values are central tasks for the successful development of the country. Since independence, relations between Macedonians and Albanians have followed a path of continuous political, social, and legal changes. We analyse the main issues and policy reforms in the country from the perspective of political science arguing that the search for and exercise of power was crucial in the relations between the two ethnic groups. At times, tensions have flared over whose values and interests will prevail, followed by the adoption of political solutions to the conflicts, often mediated by the European Union and based on international community standards. Future amendments to interethnic relations should follow the same path.