News 24 “Open” – Negotiations Underway. What’s the Timeline for Albania’s EU Membership? Gjipali – The opening of Cluster I, a merit of Albania as well, 15 October 2024

Gledis Gjipali, the Executive Director of the European Movement in Albania, expressed during the “Open” show hosted by Eni Vasili on News24 that the opening of negotiations for the first Cluster with the European Union is a decision of geopolitical importance, but also based on Albania’s merits. He emphasized that today’s Europe is different from that of 20 years ago, when it was more engaged in supporting former communist countries. Today, the EU is more focused on internal issues and security, especially due to crises caused by war. Gjipali noted that after the war in Ukraine, the EU has begun to refocus its attention on the Western Balkans, offering funds for the six countries in the region and sending messages that Europe is present. However, he stressed that geopolitics cannot help a country that does not meet the necessary standards, which is why it is essential for Albania to work harder to prepare for the right moment.

News 24 “Open” – Negotiations Underway. What’s the Timeline for Albania’s EU Membership? Gjipali – The opening of Cluster I, a merit of Albania as well, 15 October 2024