(ANSA) - BRUXELLES, FEB 15 - The European Union has formally been notified by the Republic of North Macedonia of its new name, following the entry into force of the Prespa agreement. "We warmly welcome this historic step, which sets an example of reconciliation for the Western Balkans region and beyond", EU High Representative Federica Mogherini, and EU Commissioner for Enlargement Johannes Hahn, wrote in a joint statement. "We congratulate the Hellenic Republic and the Republic of North Macedonia on this major achievement, turning a new page of our common EU future", they added.(ANSA).