TIRANA, June 23 /ATA/ During the panel “European Dialogue on Regional Development and Cohesion”, held in Tirana, there was discussed on the cooperation between local and international levels.
Attending the event was Minister of State for Local Government Arbjan Mazniku, Mayor of Chambery in France and former Minister for Europe Thierry Repentin.
Minister Mazniku emphasized that one of the key points of the European integration process is implementation of legislation at the local level.
According to him, the building of local capacities through establishment of integration offices in municipalities, training of staff and the involvement of local businesses, is proving essential to ensure that European integration directly impacts the lives of citizens.
“70% of EU legislation is implemented at the local level, so strengthening their capacities is our priority. With integration offices in municipalities, staff training and the involvement of local businesses, we are laying the foundations for the European integration process to first impact the citizen, their daily well-being and communities”, said Mazniku.
The panel, organized within the framework of cooperation between Albania and France, served as a platform to exchange experiences and deepen the dialogue on regional development and social cohesion policies in context of the European Union enlargement. /j.p/p.s./
