Names/ The Government reorganizes the Negotiating Group with the EU, changes the responsibilities for some chapters!

2026-11-13 12:17:18Aktualitet SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Names/ The Government reorganizes the Negotiating Group with the EU, changes the
The Government reorganizes the Negotiating Group with the EU

The Council of Ministers has approved a series of changes and additions to the composition of the Negotiating Group for the conduct of accession negotiations of the Republic of Albania to the European Union. 

The decision, taken upon the proposal of the Minister of State and Chief Negotiator, reviews the division of responsibilities between deputy ministers and heads of independent institutions for several important chapters of European legislation (acquis).

According to the official decision, the main changes to the negotiating team include:

Regional Policy (Chapter 22)

The responsibility as negotiator for this chapter is taken by the Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs, Oltjon Muzaka , replacing the Minister of State for Local Government, Ervin Demo .

Economics and Finance (Chapters 1, 4, 6, 9, 16, 17, 29, 32, 33)

The Deputy Minister of Economy and Innovation, Enkelejd Musabelliu , also takes responsibility for Chapter 6 (Company Law), in addition to Chapter 1 and the role as co-negotiator for Chapters 28 and 30. The subdivision that assigned former Deputy Minister Blerta Rama for Chapters 6 and 4 is abolished.

Deputy Minister of Finance, Andi Memeti , adds the role as co-negotiator for Chapter 4 (Free Movement of Capital), in addition to Chapters 32 and 33. Meanwhile, Deputy Minister of Finance, Endrit Yzeiraj , in addition to the economic criteria and Chapters 16 and 29, is also appointed co-negotiator for Chapters 9 (Financial Services) and 17 (Economic and Monetary Policy).

The Second Deputy Governor of the Bank of Albania, Natasha Ahmetaj , is designated as the co-negotiator responsible for chapters 4 and 17, while the Executive Director General of the AFSA, Adela Xhemali , continues as co-negotiator for chapter 9.

Competition Policy (Chapter 8)

The Chairman of the Competition Authority, Denar Biba, will share responsibility as co-negotiator for this chapter with the Deputy Minister of Economy and Innovation, Mario Keputa.

Agriculture and Food Security (Chapter 12)

Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Tana Kika , joins Deputy Minister Arian Jaupllari , sharing the task as co-negotiators responsible for Chapter 12.

Health and Consumer Protection (Chapters 19 and 28)

Deputy Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Denada Seferi , remains co-negotiator for Chapter 19, while Deputy Minister Eugena Tomini is added to the team as co-negotiator responsible for Chapter 28.

The Negotiating Group of the Republic of Albania and the relevant institutions included in the structure are responsible for the implementation of this decision.


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