TIRANA, January 10/ATA/ In 2023, Albania successfully completed the screening process, which marked an important step forward in the European integration process, the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs stated today.
In the successful completion of the process of analytical review of the Albanian legislation (screening) to assess compatibility with the EU, there were involved 1000 experts and 300 meetings held in 14 months.
Also, during 2023, the Berlin Process was held for the first time in Tirana, which marked a historical and successful moment for Albania.
The successful closing of the Presidency of the Berlin Process and the Western Balkans Fund culminated in the Ministerial and the Summit.
Within this process, there entered into force three agreements on free movement, signed in 2022, in Berlin.
The entry into force of the Roaming tariff reduction agreement between the EU and the Western Balkans was also made possible.
The College of Europe was opened in Tirana.
And there was signed the agreement on the recognition of the professional qualifications “Pharmacists, veterinarians, nurses and midwives”.
For the year 2024, Albania remains committed to advancing the membership negotiations process through the opening of group chapters./p.s./
