Albania to Become Official Candidate

Politics ♦ Published: October 10, 2012; 20:32 ♦ (Vindobona)

The Western Balkan country was recommended by the EU Commission. Serbia and Kosovo must reach a “sustainable solution”.

Albania to Become Official Candidate / Picture: © European Commission

Commissioner Stefan Füle recommended granting the official candidate status to Albania. Albania has fulfilled four out of twelve key priorities, Füle said. Moreover, Albania shows substantial progress in two other categories, he explained. “In view of the progress, the EU Commission recommends the Council to grant the status as a candidate country. Before, the key measures in the…