TIRANA, June 2 /ATA/ – Prime Minister and Socialist Party leader Edi Rama said on Tuesday evening that backing the Socialist Party means backing Albania’s path toward membership in the European Union, describing EU accession as the party’s central mission.
Speaking at a party gathering, Rama said the Socialist Party aims to secure Albania’s place within the European family of nations.
“The Socialist Party’s mission is to place Albania in the crown of Europe. When Albania takes its place alongside the EU member states, it will be a historic achievement that future generations will remember,” Rama said.
He urged supporters to remain focused on the country’s European integration ambitions despite dissatisfaction with individual officials or day-to-day political grievances.
Rama described EU integration as a demanding but peaceful national undertaking that requires determination and long-term commitment rather than sacrifice in the traditional sense.
He also argued that opposition to Albania’s EU membership exists both abroad and within the country.
“Not everyone wants Albania in the European Union. There are forces across Europe that oppose Albania’s accession, and there are forces within Albania that work against this process as well,” Rama said.
The government head stressed that the current stage of Albania’s EU accession process represents a crucial opportunity and warned that losing momentum could delay the country’s European ambitions.
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