In a New Chapter in EU Enlargement Antonio Costa Reinforces Commitment to Western Balkans Amid Albanian Momentum

Costa does not rule out Albania’s accession to the EU by 2030

TIRANA (ANP) – According to Costa, the recent election results show that Albanians want to be part of Europe. The Socialist Party of Rama achieved 52.1 percent of the votes on Sunday, compared to 34.2 percent for a coalition of opposition parties. Rama focused his campaign on European integration. Rama aims to complete the accession negotiations with the EU by 2027. “It is a very ambitious plan, but also an exceptional opportunity for us. The Eu…

In a New Chapter in EU Enlargement Antonio Costa Reinforces Commitment to Western Balkans Amid Albanian Momentum

TIRANA — In a clear signal of the European Union’s renewed resolve on enlargement, European Council President António Costa concluded a strategic tour of the Western Balkans with a high-profile visit to Albania on May 15, 2025. Speaking at a joint press conference with Prime Minister Edi Rama following recent parliamentary elections that saw Rama […]