Right after the joint declaration of Federica Mogherini and Johannes Hahn, the EU ambassador to Tirana, Romana Vlahutin, “translated” the EU strategy for Albania into the current political situation.
When asked by Top Channel’s journalist Merita Haklaj if Albania will receive a positive recommendation in April for opening the EU accession negotiations, Mogherini said that the objective of every Albanian is t have Albania become EU member, and this is why more dedication and work is needed. “Being united is very important, and this is something that no one should forget”, she said.
Vlahutin said that the message of the EU strategy is a constructive commitment in the democratic process. “Let’s work even harder. This is an important Spring for Albania. Let’s see these new possibilities and use them the best possible. Let’s work together to make the life of Albanian people safer. The opposition should engage in a constructive way in the democratic process. The improving of the economy, good neighbouring and regional cooperation is as important as this”, Vlahutin declared.
“Albania has a real chance to progress with the negotiations. The process doesn’t establish any specific speed limit. The more reforms are implemented, the quicker the goal is reached. Albania has made an important thing. It has taken very important part of Articles 23 and 24 and made them part of the judiciary reform. Albania has done a good job and has gained time for the future. We focus on the speed that other countries could reach”, the EU Ambassador added.
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