The Albanian government today approved amendments to its agreement with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ), which supports the country’s EU accession negotiations.

The Council of Ministers approved Amendment No. 1 to the implementation agreement between the Ministry of Economy and Innovation and GIZ. The agreement forms part of the SANECA II project, which supports Albania’s EU accession negotiations, with a particular focus on the economic sector.

The amendments concern Implementation Agreement No. II, signed between the Albanian Council of Ministers, represented by the Ministry of Economy and Innovation, and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH, acting on behalf of the German government and as the implementing agency.

The SANECA II project aims to help Albania advance its negotiations for EU membership, particularly in the economic sector.

The government initially approved the agreement through Decision No. 514, dated June 30, 2026.

Under today’s decision, the amendment becomes an integral part of the agreement. The decision takes effect immediately upon publication in the Official Gazette.

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