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European Council approves EU enlargement conclusions

EU enlargement European Council accession process rule of law reforms meritocracy principle

European Council leaders have approved new conclusions regarding the enlargement of the European Union, characterizing the expansion as a geostrategic investment in European peace, security, and stability. The Council emphasized that the accession process must remain based on the principle of meritocracy, with each candidate country progressing according to its individual achievements.

Candidate nations are specifically urged to continue reform efforts, particularly concerning the rule of law. European Council President Antonio Costa noted that intergovernmental conferences have been held with Montenegro, Ukraine, Moldova, and Albania to advance the process. Additionally, the Council acknowledged progress on the accession treaty with Montenegro.

In response, Albanian Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha welcomed the conclusions, describing the enlargement process as a historic opportunity for Albania. He reaffirmed Albania's commitment to implementing necessary reforms and fulfilling all obligations arising from the negotiation process to achieve full membership readiness. The European Commission is expected to publish annual progress reports for candidate countries on October 28.

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Albania · António Costa · European Commission · European Council · Ferit Hoxha

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  • [● 2 SOURCES] European Council President Antonio Costa reported intergovernmental conferences held with Montenegro, Ukraine, Moldova, and Albania. www.epokaere.com · javanews.al
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Candidate states are urged to continue reforms, with a specific emphasis on the rule of law. www.epokaere.com · javanews.al
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The European Council noted progress regarding the accession treaty with Montenegro. www.epokaere.com · javanews.al
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The European Commission is scheduled to publish annual progress reports for candidate countries on October 28. www.epokaere.com · javanews.al
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Albanian Foreign Minister Ferit Hoxha stated that Albania remains committed to reforms and negotiations to achieve membership readiness. 24-ore.com · lajmi.net
  • [● 4 SOURCES] The accession process is based on the principle of meritocracy, where progress is determined by individual country achievements. www.epokaere.com · javanews.al · 24-ore.com · lajmi.net
  • [● 2 SOURCES] European Council leaders approved conclusions regarding EU enlargement, framing it as a geostrategic investment in European stability. www.epokaere.com · javanews.al

Sources

Përfundimet e Këshillit Evropian për zgjerimin e BE, ministri Hoxha: Një shans historik për Shqipërinë [24-ore.com]
BE: Të përgatitemi për anëtarësimet e reja- Liderët europianë miratojnë konkluzionet për zgjerimin [www.epokaere.com]
Zulfaj: S’ka unitet në BE, nëse procesi do të bazohej në merita do të ishim ndër vendet prijëse në integrime [ekonomiaonline.com]
“Të përgatitemi për anëtarësimet e reja”, liderët europianë miratojnë konkluzionet për zgjerimin [javanews.al]
“Shqipëria nuk ka qenë kurrë më pranë anëtarësimit”, ministri Hoxha: Dora e zgjatur e BE-së duhet shtrënguar fort [lajmi.net]
Përfundimet e Këshillit Evropian për zgjerimin e BE, ministri Hoxha: Një shans historik për Shqipërinë [telegrafi.com]