For official Brussels, only the fulfillment of the reforms and the established criteria will give Albania the green light to start accession negotiations next summer. "It is time for Albania to make strategic decisions that will impact its readiness for negotiations with the EU. I know that some decisions have been made, but others must follow. The implementation of the judicial reform and the vetting process is important. The senior official met with Prime Minister Edi Rama, with whom he discussed the progress of the country's process of approximation with the EU and the fulfillment of the criteria set by Brussels.

Source: News 24 March 20, 2026 00:24 UTC