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 county, pointing to the geostrategic context of relations with Russia and its aggression against Ukraine.

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: opening statements by Isabel SANTOS (S&D, PT), rapporteur and Didier REYNDERS, European Commissioner for Justice

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

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