EU launches membership negotiations with Albania and North Macedonia in a long-delayed step towards joining the bloc
Despite the stalling, the Western Balkan nations have persevered in their ambition to become part of the world's most important trade bloc.
The process was kicked off on Tuesday with the presentation of the negotiating frameworks, which will allow the EU head office to screen how well each nation is prepared to take on all the laws, rules and regulation of the bloc. She told the prime ministers of Albania, Edi Rama, and North Macedonia, Dimitar Kovacevski that "this historic moment is your success. The result of your hard work."
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