Ambassador Gonzato: If you speed up the reforms, we will close the negotiations for Albania in the EU in 2027
2024-10-31 11:33:34
TiranaPost
The Ambassador of the European Union in Tirana, Silvio Gonzato, presented the progress report to Prime Minister Rama at a press conference.
Gonzato said that if the reforms are accelerated, Albania can open all the chapters for EU integration by the end of 2025. He also focused on the opposition's constructive debate with the government.
"The report fully recognizes the fact that Albania is in full harmony with the EU's foreign policy. The Commission sees an opportunity to speed up the EU accession process. If the pace of reforms accelerates, Albania can open all group chapters by the end of 2025. The Commission states that it is ready to support Albania's ambitious target of closing negotiations by 2027. The 2024 Report on Albania provides important guidance, recommendations and measures for the coming year.
Group chapter of the fundamentals, as far as the political criterion is concerned, deeply polarized political situation. Similarly, due to the unaddressed shortcomings in the electoral process. The message, constructive comprehensive political dialogue. The function of the judiciary, the commission notices some progress in this area, especially as the end of the vetting approaches. Concerns about attempts to pressure the judicial system," said Gonzato.
