Greece responds to Germany: Beleri is a matter of the rule of law, we will not give up!

2023-12-14 17:42:30Politikë SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Greece responds to Germany: Beleri is a matter of the rule of law, we will not
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, and Greek Prime Minister Qirjako Miçotaqis

Greece has responded to the statements of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who asked not to impose a veto on Albania's membership, for a bilateral issue like that of Fredi Beller.

The Greek media write that the spokesman of the Greek government, Pavlos Marinakis, responded to Scholz's statements by saying: "I think that respect for the rules of the rule of law is not overlooked. The Freddy Beller issue is not a bipartisan issue. It is a matter of the rule of law. This is how we treat it and this is how we will continue to treat it".

German Chancellor Olaf Solz declared on Wednesday that Albania's EU membership will be a reward for the country's reform efforts in recent years.

"When a country has gone through extensive reforms, as in the case of Albania, this must be recognized, otherwise there is a risk of extensive consequences in the overall enlargement process, which we cannot allow," said Olaf Solz.

Scholz went further by demanding that the member countries of the European Union do not have the right of veto against the candidate countries, for each negotiation chapter.

"There is no need for every decision, such as the opening or closing of negotiation chapters, to depend on each member country. If countries, such as Albania, have made important reforms, this should be appreciated. Otherwise, there is a risk of damaging the entire membership process and we should not allow this", said the chancellor amidst the applause of many MPs in the hall. The social democratic chancellor's calls were addressed to Greece, which has threatened that it will not allow the opening of the first chapter of negotiations with Albania, without the Beleri issue being resolved.


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