Sali Berisha has claimed that Albania’s path toward European Union membership is currently being blocked by nine EU member states, warning that this number could increase to 15 within the next two weeks.
Speaking in front of the government building, the leader of the Democratic Party accused Prime Minister Edi Rama of misleading the public بشأن the country’s EU integration process. According to Berisha, citizens are not being told the full truth about the obstacles facing Albania.
He argued that under Rama’s leadership, EU integration “has been and remains an unattainable horizon,” linking the stalled process to what he described as governance failures and corruption.
Berisha also referred to a recent EU-related vote, claiming that two weeks ago four countries had blocked a key report necessary for closing negotiation chapters, while now—according to him—nine countries are opposing progress. He warned that this number could grow further as European institutions and governments become increasingly critical of Albania’s leadership.
The statements reflect ongoing political tensions in Albania, where EU integration remains a central issue in the rivalry between the opposition and the government.
