TIRANA, April 9 /ATA/ Prime Minister Edi Rama, also the Socialist Party leader, highlighted the importance of securing stronger backing for Albania’s mandate in the context of European Union integration. Speaking at a meeting of the party’s assembly in Durrës, Rama underlined that continued support was vital for advancing the country’s EU accession process.
Prime Minister Edi Rama said Albania is experiencing a rare moment of unity with international partners as it pursues its long-standing ambition of joining the European Union. He described accession as a historic goal shared across generations, one that would move the country beyond past struggles and secure its official place in Europe.
Prime Minister Edi Rama urged urgency in Albania’s push for European Union membership, warning that the country must act quickly to take advantage of an unprecedented opportunity. Addressing Socialist Party members in Durrës, Rama said Albania needed a stronger mandate to realise its historic objective of joining the EU. He stressed that the door to Europe had opened in a way it never had before, and the country must do everything possible to ensure it enters before that door closes.
Prime Minister Edi Rama called for support in the upcoming elections, stressing that they carry greater political weight than mere local elections. Speaking to Socialist Party members, Rama said the party must recognise the responsibility it faces, describing Albania’s EU accession as a historic challenge. He likened the challenge ahead to carrying a heavy burden to the summit, sealing the country’s presence in the European Union.
Prime Minister Edi Rama said Albania must seize the opportunity for European Union membership, describing it as a historic duty placed upon the country. Speaking to Socialist Party members, he urged the party to act decisively, insisting Albania must “catch the train of history” to make EU accession a reality.
Prime Minister Edi Rama compared the EU integration process to a two-storey building. On the first floor, he said, is the European Commission in Brussels, which provides technical expertise and sets out the tasks candidate countries must complete to align their laws with EU standards. This mechanism ensures reforms are implemented and prepares countries for further assessment. On the second floor are the 27 member states, which ultimately decide whether to open accession negotiations.
Prime Minister Edi Rama said Albania has won international respect and trust, calling the current moment a unique opportunity. He warned that the European Union’s door is open but not guaranteed to remain so, urging the country to meet all conditions required for accession.
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