2026 EU Enlargement Report on Albania

The statements

European Union

• Press statement by the European Union Ambassador Sofia Moreira de Sousa, following the presentation of the 2026 Enlargement Report on Albania to Prime Minister Edi Rama. 2026-11-05 · org · one of several topics in this statement

  The EU Ambassador says the Commission's annual report on Albania, handed to the Prime Minister and other institutions, states that Albania has moved forward, with all negotiating chapters open and four provisionally closed, and that continuing requires sustained effort.

• Press statement by the European Union Ambassador Sofia Moreira de Sousa, following the presentation of the 2026 Enlargement Report on Albania to Prime Minister Edi Rama. 2026-11-05 · org · one of several topics in this statement

  The Ambassador says the report records good progress on justice and anti-corruption, noting SPAK's independence and results, while stating corruption remains a challenge and reforms should build on the 2016 justice reform.

• Press statement by the European Union Ambassador Sofia Moreira de Sousa, following the presentation of the 2026 Enlargement Report on Albania to Prime Minister Edi Rama. 2026-11-05 · org · one of several topics in this statement

  The Ambassador says the report points to a polarised political climate, limited parliamentary oversight and weak public consultation, and calls electoral reform urgent and inclusive.

• Press statement by the European Union Ambassador Sofia Moreira de Sousa, following the presentation of the 2026 Enlargement Report on Albania to Prime Minister Edi Rama. 2026-11-05 · org · one of several topics in this statement

  The Ambassador welcomes new laws on gender equality and violence against women as positive steps, and says the legal framework must now be applied in practice.

• Press statement by the European Union Ambassador Sofia Moreira de Sousa, following the presentation of the 2026 Enlargement Report on Albania to Prime Minister Edi Rama. 2026-11-05 · org · one of several topics in this statement

  The Ambassador says defamation has been partially decriminalised, a step in the right direction but insufficient, and that media funding remains opaque and a comprehensive media reform is awaited. She also says reports of disproportionate police force against journalists must be addressed.

• Press statement by the European Union Ambassador Sofia Moreira de Sousa, following the presentation of the 2026 Enlargement Report on Albania to Prime Minister Edi Rama. 2026-11-05 · org · one of several topics in this statement

  The Ambassador says the report finds limited environmental progress and a deterioration in nature protection due to 2024 changes to the protected areas law and extensions to the strategic investments law, and says incompatible provisions must be repealed and major projects, including Zvërnec, measured against EU standards.

• Press statement by the European Union Ambassador Sofia Moreira de Sousa, following the presentation of the 2026 Enlargement Report on Albania to Prime Minister Edi Rama. 2026-11-05 · org · one of several topics in this statement

  The Ambassador says demonstrations beginning at the end of May, first triggered by environmental concerns, broadened into a movement for transparency and anti-corruption. She states peaceful protest is part of democratic life, violence has no place in it, and responses must be proportionate and lawful, and that grievances should be resolved through dialogue.

• Press statement by the European Union Ambassador Sofia Moreira de Sousa, following the presentation of the 2026 Enlargement Report on Albania to Prime Minister Edi Rama. 2026-11-05 · org · one of several topics in this statement

  The Ambassador says Albania received a roadmap to membership that sets no new conditions, reflects Albania's goal of concluding negotiations by end-2027, and requires reforms with real consultation in Parliament.