French and Dutch seem to block Albania’s EU accession talks – Ambassador

cde.news desk 18 August 2019, 14:35 · 1 min read

epaselect epa07636081 A supporter of the opposition stands with the EU flag outside the parliament building during a protest in Tirana, Albania, 08 June 2019. Opposition demand the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama and early elections. EPA-EFE/MALTON DIBRA

Albania is at the “end of the beginning, not the beginning of the end” of its accession to the European Union, the bloc’s ambassador to Albania has said and reported by Euronews.

Speaking to Euronews, Luigi Soreca referenced Winston Churchill when asked about the stage Albania was at in its quest to join the EU.

Around 91% of the population of the Balkan state are in favour of joining, but recently the French and Dutch appeared to be blocking accession talks.

Via Euronews

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French and Dutch seem to block Albania’s EU accession talks – Ambassador

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