TIRANA, November 26/ATA/- On the 3rd anniversary of the devastating earthquake that affected Albania, the ambassador of the EU delegation in Albania Christiane Hohmann stated that the European Union will continue to support Albania to build a future for Albanians in the EU.
“3 years after the devastating earthquake that hit Albania, we are proud to say that thanks to the EU support, we have new schools reconstructed with standards & historic sites restored in their full splendor”, said the ambassador.
In a message on her status on social media, EU ambassador Christiane Hohmann said that three years after the earthquake, we see a number of schools and kindergartens rebuilt with European standards.
She emphasized that the EU will continue with its main programs: “EU for culture” and “EU for schools”.
“Back in November 2019, Albania was hit by a devastating earthquake. This was the beginning of an unprecedented reconstruction effort also on the side of the EU. Today, we see dozens of schools and kindergartens have been rebuilt, we see historic sites that have been restored and that are being restored at this point and time. With our motto “Building back better” we have schools of European standards and we have historic sites that have been restored in their full splendor for future generations to enjoy. We will continue with our flagship programs: EU for culture and EU for schools to continue building back. At this point and time I would thank the Albanian population for their resilience and strength in building back Albania after the devastating earthquake. I am also here to give you a promise: The EU is here to continue to support you, but also to help you to build your way into the EU,” said the EU ambassador to Albania Christiane Hohmann./p.s./
