German Ambassador to Tirana: We strongly support Albania's EU membership, but the lifting of immunity should be in...

2026-05-26 20:24:32Politikë SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
German Ambassador to Tirana: We strongly support Albania's EU membership,
Karl Bergner

The German Ambassador to Albania, Karl Bergner, welcomed the achievement of the interim objectives in the "Fundamentals" group chapter, during the Intergovernmental Conference held today between Albania and the European Union in Brussels.

In a post on social networks, the German diplomat described this as an important step in the process of Albania's membership in the European Union, congratulating Albanian citizens, as well as representatives of politics, administration and justice for their commitment in this direction.

In a post on social networks, the German ambassador emphasizes that Albania is part of the European family and Germany strongly supports its membership in the European Union.

The German diplomat emphasized that strengthening the rule of law, protecting fundamental rights, and guaranteeing a pluralistic democracy remain at the core of European values ​​and determine the pace of Albania's progress towards the EU.

Bergner also focused on the independence of the judiciary and the fight against corruption at high levels, describing them as non-negotiable conditions for the progress of Albania's negotiations with the European Union.

He also emphasized that decision-making regarding the lifting of immunity must be in line with the recommendations of the Venice Commission.

Statement by the Ambassador of Germany, Karl Bergner:

"Achieving the interim objectives in the "Fundamentals" chapter group constitutes an important step in the process of Albania's membership in the European Union. I congratulate on this occasion all the citizens of Albania as well as all those in politics, administration and justice, who have contributed by being strongly committed in this direction.

Albania is part of the European family. Therefore, Germany strongly supports its membership in the European Union.

A strong rule of law, the protection of fundamental rights and a pluralistic democracy are the core of European values. Thus, steps forward in the area of ​​"Fundamentals" determine Albania's speed on the path towards the EU.

Therefore, the achievement of the intermediate objectives constitutes the starting point for further steps by Albania in the function of strengthening the rule of law. The agreement on the IBAR is an expression of our clear expectation and encouragement for the continuation of the reforms, their resolute implementation in practice and the consolidation of the responsible institutions.

Respect for the independence of the judiciary and the unhindered fight against corruption, even in high-level cases, are non-negotiable conditions for Albania's progress in the EU accession process. This includes the fact that decisions regarding the lifting of immunity must be in line with the recommendations of the Venice Commission.

The EU member states have very clearly anchored these expectations in their Joint Declaration as conditions for the conclusion of the talks. Like other EU institutions and member states, Germany will follow the ongoing developments very closely and will support further reform steps.”

 


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