TIRANA, November 5 /ATSH/ – Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Ferit Hoxha held a meeting in Berlin with members of the German Bundestag Committee on the European Union affairs.
During the meeting, Hoxha presented the progress Albania has made on its path toward EU membership—as reflected in the European Commission’s Progress Report—as well as the key priorities of its reform and development agenda.
“Our ambition to conclude accession negotiations by the end of 2027—an objective now also reflected in the European Commission’s roadmap—is demanding, but achievable. It is grounded in our determination to work hard, deliver the necessary reforms and meet every standard required for membership. At the same time, we are equally clear-eyed about the challenges that remain, the lessons we must draw from them and the considerable work still ahead,” stated Hoxha.
The minister emphasized that, “Albania today is profoundly different from the country that began this European journey.” “Our direction has long been defined, our strategic choice is irreversible and our destination is clear.
So too is our determination to do whatever it takes to earn Albania’s rightful place around the European table. We ask for no shortcuts and no favors. We ask to be judged on our merits, our reforms and our results,” said Hoxha.
According to the foreign minister, joining the European Union is not just about what Albania stands to gain from Europe.
“It is equally about what Albania brings to Europe: security and stability, full strategic alignment, a strong European conviction, and a country ready to assume its responsibilities as a future member state.”
The foreign minister emphasized that throughout this journey, Germany’s support, engagement and trust have been and remain invaluable to us.
“I thank Chair Hofreiter and all the members of the Committee for the warm welcome and contribution to a substantive discussion. We know where we are going. We know what remains to be done. And we are determined to get there,” said Hoxha. /a.f/r.e/p.s./
