Source: European Parliament
The EU attaches the greatest importance to respect for the rule of law and fundamental rights including the rights of persons belonging to minorities.
Through the enlargement process and the EU-Albania Stabilisation and Association Agreement[1], the Commission is closely following reforms on the rule of law, the strengthening and protection of fundamental rights in Albania and provides policy recommendations in that regard.
Since 2024 Albania also participates in the annual Rule of Law Report alongside Member States. This exercise, which for enlargement countries does not include country-specific recommendations, aims to strengthen EU support for rule of law reforms, support Albania’s reform efforts to achieve further progress in the accession process and help maintain a sustainable pattern of high standards after accession.
The EU regularly underlines the importance of maintaining constructive engagement in regional cooperation and good neighbourly relations as these are essential elements of the European integration process.
- [1] https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:22009A0428(02)