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Berisha meets the Prime Minister of Croatia: The European integration process must be based on merit

2026-05-01 09:36:00, Aktualitet CNA

Berisha meets the Prime Minister of Croatia: The European integration process

During the proceedings of the International Democrat Union (IDU) Forum in Zagreb, a delegation from the Democratic Party, led by its leader Sali Berisha, held a bilateral meeting with the Prime Minister of Croatia, Andrej Plenkovi?.

The discussions focused on political developments in Albania and the region, as well as the European integration process of the Western Balkan countries. Croatia's successful experience as a model of integration based on merit and the real fulfillment of democratic standards was particularly appreciated.

At the start of the meeting, Berisha expressed deep gratitude for the continued support of Croatia, a friendly country, to Albania and Albanians on the path towards the European Union, especially the support of Prime Minister Plenkovi?, who is also President of HDZ.

He further focused on the deep concern over the situation in Albania, emphasizing:

- democratic regression and autocratic tendencies of governance,

- the lack of free and fair elections,

- the impact of organized crime and drug cartels on the electoral process and the economic life of the country,

-high levels of corruption and lack of accountability and checks and balances, including specific cases such as:

Both sides agreed that the European integration process should be based on merit and the fulfillment of democratic standards, avoiding an approach based solely on geostrategic considerations.

For his part, Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovi? reaffirmed Croatia's support for Albania and the European integration process, underlining the importance of a merit-based process.

In conclusion, the parties agreed to strengthen cooperation and exchange experiences, with the aim of supporting democracy and the European future of Albania and the region./ CNA





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