The leader of the Democratic Party, Lulzim Basha, met virtually with leaders of the European People\u2019s Party.<\/p>\n
The chair of EPP, Donald Tusk, praised DP\u2019s program and said that Albania \u201cneeds the change more than ever\u201d.<\/p>\n
He also added that Albania must join the European Union to improve the welfare of its citizens.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs the president of the largest European People\u2019s Party family, which represent many parliamentary groupings and European parties, I give my full endorsement to the Democratic Party and I trust that Lulzim Basha and his team will realize the integration of Albania in the EU\u201d, said the EPP president.<\/p>\n
He also recalled that DP\u2019s leader Basha was involved in the process that saw Albania joining NATO, as well as visa liberalization.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy call to the government is to guarantee free and fair elections and to refrain from using dirty money, or pressuring citizens and buying votes to ruin the elections\u201d, said Tusk.<\/p>\n
The Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee, David McAllister, said that progress to the EU depends on stable reforms, and referred to the general elections as \u201ccrucial\u201d for the country.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe believe that you will advance the justice reform, lower unemployment, fight against corruption and organized crime, and of course, good neighborly relations and regional cooperation. These aspects are very important for the development of your magnificent country\u201d.<\/p>\n
\u201cTo conclude, the report cites clearly: April 25 election will be essential for the consolidation and restoration of the Albanian democracy and achieving higher political stability levels\u201d, concluded McAllister.<\/p>\n
The leader of the Democratic Party Lulzim Basha expressed his gratitude for EPP\u2019s support on his priorities and launching negotiations with the European Union within his first 100 days in office.<\/p>\n
\u201cToday, I want to reiterate my commitment to reopen Albania\u2019s path towards full membership. For 8 years negotiations have been stalling, and this is not the EU\u2019s failure. The Albanian people understand fully clear that this is only the government\u2019s failure as it has not fulfilled the necessary reforms in order for Albania to go forward,\u201d, said Basha, adding that he will guarantee to launch EU accession talks within 100 days in office.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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