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Rama: Albania Has Fulfilled Its Homework for EU Integration
Speaking on his podcast this Sunday, Prime Minister Edi Rama said that Albania is closer than ever to the European Union, adding that the objective is achievable with commitment and determination. He stressed that the European Commission and the member states are currently in a phase of discussing the Commission’s …
Mickoski in Pustec: North Macedonia Remembers Its Heroes, Our Duty Is to Continue Their Struggle with New Means
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European Commission Reacts to Berisha: Attacks Against Ambassador Gonzato Are Unacceptable
A spokesperson for the European Commission has reacted to statements made by the leader of the Democratic Party, Sali Berisha, against the EU Ambassador to Tirana, describing them as unacceptable. In a statement to Euronews, the spokesperson emphasized that the European Union strongly condemns the personal attacks made on Europe …
“We Support Ambassador Gonzato” – German Embassy Publishes Statement by EU Ambassadors in Tirana
The German Embassy in Tirana has published a message from the dean of the diplomatic corps of European Union member states, the Ambassador of Cyprus to Athens, Stavros Avgoustides, who also covers Albania. The published message contains a joint statement by EU Ambassadors accredited in Albania, emphasizing their full support …
Rama Attacks the Opposition from Elbasan: “An Ambulant Catastrophe” That Could Obstruct the European Path
Prime Minister Edi Rama, during his speech at the Socialist Party assembly in Elbasan, commented on the political situation in the country and Albania’s European integration process, while launching accusations against the opposition. Rama described the opposition as “an ambulant catastrophe,” stating that the vacuum created by it could be …
Berisha: Rama Is Deceiving the Public About Integration, Hid the EP Report on Elections and Corruption
The chairman of the Democratic Party, Sali Berisha, during a video message, accused Prime Minister Edi Rama of attempting, in what he called the Prime Minister’s “Sunday monologue,” to conceal the report of the European Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee on Albania, by allegedly failing to mention any of the concerns …
During Europe Week, Gonzato: Strengthening the Rule of Law in Albania is the Foundation of Prosperity
The European Union Ambassador to Albania, Silvio Gonzato, said in a speech delivered at the opening ceremony of Europe Week that strengthening the rule of law is the foundation of prosperity and the key to Albania’s integration into the EU. Gonzato stated that Albania, as a candidate country seeking membership …
Prime Minister Edi Rama: Europe Remains the Promised Land for Us, an Inalienable National Legacy
Prime Minister Edi Rama said in his speech at the opening of Europe Week that, for Albanians, Europe remains both a dream and a promised land because of the country’s long isolation from the rest of the world. “For us Albanians, Europe remains, even in these gloomy times, what it …
“The Rule of Law Cannot Be Negotiated,” Rama: Albania’s Path Toward the EU Is Difficult, but Irreversible
Prime Minister Edi Rama said in his speech at the opening of Europe Week that Albania’s path toward the European Union is difficult, but irreversible. Rama emphasized that the rule of law, as a guarantee ensured by the EU, cannot be negotiated. “If today we are confident about the progress …
EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos said protests in Albania do not threaten the country’s path toward European Union membership. Speaking after the ninth Albania-EU Intergovernmental Conference, Kos said Albania had successfully closed three negotiation chapters. She urged Albania to align its legislation on protected areas with EU standards, describing environmental …
Prime Minister Edi Rama said Albania remains on track with its European Union accession negotiations and continues to follow the timetable agreed with the European Commission. Speaking at a joint press conference with Ireland’s Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, Thomas Byrne, and EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta …
Infrastructure and Energy Minister Enea Karakaçi participated in the UN High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) in New York, where Albania reaffirmed its commitment to implementing the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals. The forum provided Albania with an opportunity to present its progress and strengthen cooperation with …
Prime Minister Edi Rama arrived at the European Council headquarters in Brussels for the ninth Albania-European Union Intergovernmental Conference. During the conference, Albania closed negotiations on three additional chapters in its EU accession process. The chapters cover Science and Research (Chapter 25), Education and Culture (Chapter 26), and External Relations …
Prime Minister Edi Rama described the closure of three EU negotiation chapters as another important milestone in Albania’s European integration process. Speaking at a joint press conference with Ireland’s Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence Thomas Byrne and EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos after the ninth Albania-EU …
EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos said Albania reached an important milestone by closing its first three negotiation chapters with the European Union. Speaking after the 9th Albania-EU Intergovernmental Conference in Brussels, Kos said the achievement marks a major step in Albania’s path toward EU membership. “Today, we closed the first …
Socialist Party parliamentary group leader Taulant Balla visited the Embassy of Qatar in Tirana to express condolences following the death of former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. During the visit, Balla conveyed his condolences to the Qatari Ambassador, Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Al Thani …
Irish Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence Thomas Byrne praised Albania’s progress on its European integration path, saying the country is entering a new phase of negotiations after agreeing to close three negotiation chapters. Speaking at a joint press conference with Prime Minister Edi Rama and European Commissioner …
Prime Minister Edi Rama shared a video from Brussels after Albania closed its first three EU accession negotiation chapters, describing the moment as the start of a new phase in the negotiation process. Rama said the talks are moving forward and rejected claims that the negotiations had stalled. “Some said …
TIRANA, July 14 – Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha criticised a statement by Serbian Minister for Public Administration and Local Self-Government Snezhana Paunovic regarding Kosova. Paunovic said that, if she had been in the position of Slobodan Milosevic, she would have carried out “ethnic cleansing of Kosova …