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What happened at the informal Rama - Costa dinner?

2026-02-10 18:09:46Politikë SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

The President of the European Council, António Costa, hosted Prime Minister Edi Rama at a working dinner in Brussels on February 9.

They discussed the next steps to be taken regarding the negotiation process for Albania's full membership in the European Union.

"Albania is at a critical moment. Important efforts have been made over the years. Now they must be supported and consolidated," the EC president's office said.

"Prime Minister Rama confirmed that key reforms, especially in the judiciary, fundamental rights and the fight against corruption, remain top priorities.

President Costa reaffirmed the EU's continued support for Albania's efforts to advance them," it further states.

We recall that one of the main outstanding issues is the Judicial Reform Benchmark Assessment Report, known as IBAR, which relates to chapters 23 and 24 of the negotiation process.

So far, Albania has not been able to receive this complete and approved report from EU member states. Without the approval of this document, the process of closing the chapters cannot move forward.

In previous discussions at ambassadorial level, Albania has been asked to provide concrete evidence of the punishment of accused senior officials, including final court decisions and asset seizures. This is one of the conditions considered vital to demonstrate progress in judicial reform.

With the EU's new negotiation methodology, a member state can request that the process be returned to the starting point if no visible progress is seen in these critical areas.

Chapters 23 and 24, related to justice and the rule of law, are always among the first to be opened, but also among the last to be closed during the integration process, making progress in this area an important indicator of the country's progress towards the EU.


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