In two resolutions, MEPs are set to warn that the enlargement process could potentially have historically important implications for security in Europe. The draft reports, to be put to a vote on Thursday, assess the progress made by Albania towards EU membership. They urge the Council to officially start accession negotiations with the country, pointing to the geostrategic context of relations with Russia and its aggression against Ukraine. Closing statements by Isabel SANTOS (S&D, PT), rapporteur and Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice.

Brussels

debate

plenary session

EU - Albania (T)

REYNDERS, Didier (BE, EC)

Enlargement to the Western Balkans countries (T)

SANTOS, Isabel (S&D, PT)

2021 Report on Albania: closing statements by Isabel SANTOS (S&D, PT), rapporteur and Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice

SOUNDBITE (Original), Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice

SOUNDBITE (Original), Isabel SANTOS (S&amp;D, PT), -