As Albania progresses in its European Union membership journey, the EU has called on Albanian political leaders to set aside differences and work together to achieve key reforms. Following the recent submission of its progress report and the initiation of talks on the first negotiation cluster, Albania faces growing expectations from Brussels.
Ambassador Silvio Gonzato, addressing the ninth edition of the Integration School organized by Albania’s parliament, emphasized the need for stronger political consensus. He warned that rigorous EU monitoring will accompany the start of accession negotiations, demanding sustained and widespread commitment from all Albanian parties.
“It will be essential for Albania to accelerate the pace of reforms,” Gonzato said. “The 2024 enlargement package, approved by the European Commission, lays out a clear roadmap for all sectors. This requires strong leadership and broad cross-party support.”
Albanian leaders across the political spectrum echoed this sentiment, voicing readiness to back the EU-mandated reforms. Both government and opposition representatives have signaled that, despite political divides, they are committed to pushing ahead with the integration process.
The EU’s annual progress report, released last week, underscored Albania’s goal of completing accession negotiations by 2027, a timeline that many see as ambitious but achievable if reforms remain on track. (Tir-Fax)
