countdown-EU-accession – Albanian  Telegraphic  Agency. https://en.ata.gov.al News Agency Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:27:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Rama: Albania begins countdown to historic EU accession goal https://en.ata.gov.al/2026/10/09/rama-albania-begins-countdown-to-historic-eu-accession-goal/ https://en.ata.gov.al/2026/10/09/rama-albania-begins-countdown-to-historic-eu-accession-goal/#respond Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:32:03 +0000 https://en.ata.gov.al/?p=308939 TIRANA, Oct 9 /ATA/ Prime Minister Edi Rama reacted this afternoon after Albania provisionally closed its fourth chapter in the European Union accession negotiations, describing the development as another step towards the country’s goal of European integration.

In a social media post, Rama announced that the European Union had given the green light to closing negotiations on Chapter 20, which covers enterprise and industrial policy.

According to the prime minister, the development strengthens prospects for investment, innovation, competitiveness and employment.

“Albania closes its first chapter, and the countdown towards its historic goal begins,” Rama wrote.

“The EU’s green light to close negotiations on Chapter 20 strengthens prospects for investment, innovation, competitiveness and employment,” Rama stressed.

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