On the 15th local time, the European Union and Albania held a ministerial meeting in Luxembourg to conduct accession negotiations. This is the second time that Albania has held an accession meeting with the European Union since becoming an EU candidate in 2014. The two sides began negotiations on the “basic principles” of joining the Union. The main topics include the operation of democratic institutions, public administration reform, economic standards, administration of justice, and basic rights. The EU side is reviewing Albania's “basic principles” for joining the Union. Albanian Prime Minister Rama said that Albania's goal is to join the European Union by 2030. The EU side said that the talks may make Albania a “frontrunner” in joining the European Union.

On the 15th local time, the European Union and Albania held a ministerial meeting in Luxembourg to conduct accession negotiations. This is the second time that Albania has held an accession meeting with the European Union since becoming an EU candidate in 2014. The two sides began negotiations on the “basic principles” of joining the Union. The main topics include the operation of democratic institutions, public administration reform, economic standards, administration of justice, and basic rights. The EU side is reviewing Albania's “basic principles” for joining the Union. Albanian Prime Minister Rama said that Albania's goal is to join the European Union by 2030. The EU side said that the talks may make Albania a “frontrunner” in joining the European Union.