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President Begaj hosts french counterpart, Macron

President of France, Emmanuel Macron has been received this Tuesday morning in a high-level state ceremony by his Albanian counterpart, Bajram Begaj. French Head of State arrived on Monday afternoon in Tirana, while he was received by Prime Minister Edi Rama at the Palace of the Brigades. After the meeting …

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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, …

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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 …

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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 …

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“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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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Rama-Kurti shake hands in warm welcome ahead of Berlin Process Summit

Prime Minister Edi Rama is welcoming the leaders of the Region and the leaders of the European Union to the Martyrs of the Nation Boulevard. As he had confirmed, the Prime Minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, arrived and was welcomed with a smile by Prime Minister Rama and a handshake. …