Deputy Prime Minister Albana Koçiu said today that Albania has entered the final phase of closing 33 negotiation chapters with the European Union by 2027.

She spoke after an informative meeting on EU negotiations led by Prime Minister Edi Rama. Koçiu highlighted Albania’s steady progress in the process.

She reaffirmed the vision “Albania 2030, part of the European family.” She noted that the European Commission gave a positive evaluation for the country’s results in record time.

Koçiu said: “We have entered the most challenging and decisive phase, closing all 33 negotiation chapters by 2027.”

She added: “Through proactive steps and concrete actions, we are proving that Albania is a reliable partner. We are ready to claim our rightful place in the European family.”

Albania opened negotiations for all chapter groups at a systematic pace, completing one group every 2–3 months. Maintaining this momentum is crucial to complete all chapters by 2027.

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