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Albania’s future is in EU, says Von der Leyen

Albania’s future is in EU, says Von der Leyen
Tirana, 28 September 2021 (MIA) – European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in a tweet on Tuesday said she was delighted to start her visit to the Western Balkans in Albania. “My message is clear: Albania’s future is in the EU, she tweeted as she arrived in Albania. The European Commission, von der Leyen added, stands firmly by this commitment. “With good progress on justice reforms, Albania has clearly delivered. Now the EU should do too.” After meeting with Prime Minister Edi Rama, the top EU official also met with President Ilir Meta, MIA’s correspondent reports. Also, von der Leyen and Rama inaugurated the Korb Muça School and Europa Kindergarten. The EU helped rebuild it after the devastating earthquake of November 2019. It is a beautiful symbol of the enduring friendship between the EU and Albania, and of our common future, she said.