The Alliance for Albanians (ASH) has interpreted recent statements by the European Commission Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos, as confirmation of a clear trajectory for North Macedonia’s EU accession. According to the ASH, Kos’s remarks underscore that the path to membership remains open, though they caution that the current administration is not effectively utilizing this opportunity. The ASH highlighted that Commissioner Kos reiterated that securing approval for constitutional changes is a necessary prerequisite for the formal commencement of negotiations.
Furthermore, the group emphasized that without achieving an interparty consensus regarding the Electoral Code, the current momentum risks significant damage. The statement noted the broader European context, pointing out that the EU anticipates admitting a new member state from the Western Balkans by 2028. The ASH argued that this timeline places an increased responsibility on the local political class.
They contrasted the situation with neighboring Montenegro, which is reportedly advancing toward accessing additional EU financial tools due to its perceived progress. The Alliance for Albanians suggested that North Macedonia risks falling behind if internal political disagreements persist. The party maintains that the stated conditions, while presenting a viable pathway, require decisive action from all political stakeholders to ensure that the potential for integration is fully realized.
The focus, therefore, shifts to the immediate political steps required to maintain the country’s standing within the enlargement process.
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