TIRANA, Nov 10 /ATA/ – Civil society plays a key role in Albania’s European Union accession process, with many of its concerns reflected in the European Commission’s 2026 country report, EU Ambassador to Albania Sofia Moreira de Sousa said on Tuesday.
Speaking at a presentation of the Commission’s latest progress report to civil society organisations, Moreira de Sousa said discussions focused on issues including the environment, transparency, land ownership rights, education and healthcare.
“Civil society is a key partner in Albania’s EU accession process, and many of its concerns have been reflected in the 2026 Albania Report. Yesterday, I presented the report to civil society organisations and heard their questions on the environment, transparency, land ownership rights, education and healthcare, and, above all, on how progress is measured,” she said.
Moreira de Sousa stressed that Albania needed more meaningful public consultations, backed by concrete measures to address the concerns raised.
“The report is clear. Albania needs meaningful public consultations, accompanied by concrete action to address the issues raised. Good legislation must also be backed by adequate funding to ensure its implementation, including in the area of social policies,” she said.
The accession process affects all parts of society and must therefore be inclusive to ensure lasting results, the ambassador said, adding that the EU would closely monitor the issues raised during the meeting.
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