The Berlin Process Summit, taking place in Tirana for the first time, will convene leaders from the Balkan countries, EU member states, and top EU representatives.

The Berlin Process initiative aims to boost regional cooperation in the Western Balkans and support the integration of these countries into the European Union.

The published agenda, as provided by the Prime Minister’s Office, outlines that leaders from the Balkan countries, EU member states, and senior EU representatives will focus on two primary themes: integrating the region into the common European market and enhancing alignment with the EU; and promoting the green and digital transition in the Western Balkans.

Additionally, the signing of a regional agreement for the mutual recognition of professional qualifications is expected.

At the conclusion of the summit, all participants will attend two special events: the inauguration of the College of Europe in Tirana, and in the evening, they will partake in the inauguration ceremony of the Pyramid.

The full agenda for the Berlin Process Summit in Tirana is as follows:

• 11:00 – Arrival and reception, including photo opportunities with the summit’s host.
• 11:30 – Opening speeches (3 minutes) H.E. Edi Rama, Prime Minister of Albania; H.E. Olaf Scholz, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany; H.E. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission; H.E. Charles Michel, President of the European Council.
• 12:00 – Working Session I: “Integration of the Region into the Single Market and Enhancing Convergence with the EU”.
• 13:30 – Group photo
• 14:00 – Working Lunch: “Good Neighborly Relations and Bilateral Issues: Toward a New European Paradigm”.
• 15:30 – Working Session II: “Supporting Green and Digital Transition in the Western Balkans: Challenges and Opportunities for Investment and Growth”.
• 16:45 – Inauguration of the College of Europe, Greetings from Ms. Federica Mogherini, Rector of the College of Europe; Ms. Ogerta Manastirliu, Minister of Education and Sports; Ms. Majlinda Dhuka; H.E. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission; H.E. Edi Rama, Prime Minister of the Republic of Albania.
• 17:30 – Signing of the Regional Agreement for Mutual Recognition of Professional Qualifications.
• 17:45 – Joint Press Conference H.E. Edi Rama, Prime Minister of the Republic of Albania; H.E. Olaf Scholz, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany; H.E. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission.
• 18:30 – Opening Ceremony of the Pyramid Video projection of the Pyramid Speeches (Chairman of AADF, TUMO Representative, Mayor of Tirana, Prime Minister Rama).
• 19:30 – Conclusion of the event.