Integration into EU? Macron in Tirana: There is no fixed date
In the press conference with journalists, the French president, Macron, said that there is no fixed date for EU membership, as something like that does not make sense. According to him, two things are important to help speed up the process of Albania’s membership in the EU. “It’s completely true, …
Albania-France deals signed by Rama, Macron
French President, Emmanuel Macron, met this Tuesday with Prime Minister Edi Rama, who received him at the entrance of the Prime Minister’s Office. In the Prime Minister’s premises, Emmanuel Macron together with Rama, as well as in the presence of ministers and officials from the cabinets of both governments, signed …
Rama for the integration process: EU should give the Balkans a chance!
Prime Minister Edi Rama and French President Emmanuel Macron, after signing economic and cooperation agreements, held a press conference. During his speech, Prime Minister Rama said that the autocracy is gaining an advantage in relation to the democracies and this, he added, is not positive. Rama also thanked Macron for …
Details on Begaj-Macron meeting unveiled
Details from this Tuesday’s meeting of President of the Republic, Bajram Begaj with his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron have been revealed. This visit is a historic event in the relations between our two countries, as it is the first official visit of a French President to Albania. During the face-to-face …
Amid regional tensions, Berlin Process leaders’ meeting in Tirana promises economic growth, renewed enlargement focus
TIRANA, Oct. 16, 2023 – The annual Berlin Process meeting was held in Tirana on Monday, with Western Balkan leaders, top EU representatives and several heads of EU member states in attendance, focusing on renewed EU support for the Western Balkans, marked by the introduction of the new economic growth …
“Status for non-EU countries”, Rama: We would better understand common challenges
In his speech before the leaders of the EU and the Western Balkans at the first Berlin summit held in Tirana, the Albanian Prime Minister said that we must continue with inclusion in the EU, exploring new alternatives. According to Rames, something like this would create a harmonious existence to …
Summit in Tirana, Begaj: Historical for Albania’s and the region’s path towards the EU
President Bajram Begaj has welcomed the holding of the Berlin Process Summit that is taking place today in Tirana. President Begaj says that this is a great historical event for the European journey of Albania and the region. “The holding of the Berlin Process Summit in Tirana today is a …
Michel arrived in Tirana for Berlin Process Summit
Albania’s Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Igli Hasani, welcomed the President of the European Council Charles Michel in Tirana. EC’s President arrived to Tirana in the framework of the Summit that takes place this Monday in Albania. However, the Berlin process is an initiative that aims to increase regional …
PM Rama’s statement ahead of Berlin Process Summit’s launch
For the first time in the region, the Berlin Process Summit is held this Monday, which will bring together the leaders of the Balkan countries, EU member states and higher representatives of the European Union. Through a Facebook status, Prime Minister Edi Rama has posted a photo from where the …
Von der Leyen, a very strong message of how committed we are to enlargement
The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, during her stay in Tirana, spoke to journalists in connection with the launch of the Berlin Summit Process. She said that this summit is held at a time when the situation in the Balkans is tense, but this shows the …