The opening of formal EU accession talks comes days after opposition supporters clashed with police on the streets of Tirana.
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00:00Albania's negotiations to join the European Union have begun.
00:10According to a survey carried out in 2023, Tirana will have strong support from its citizens
00:16during this process, with over 90% approving the European vision of the government.
00:24Albania's strong commitment to the West could be an advantage, especially as the war in
00:28Ukraine raises concerns about the EU's security.
00:53Despite its strengths, Albania will have to undertake numerous reforms to convince the
00:57member states and adapt its legislation to European standards.
01:26Tirana submitted its application in 2009, but still has a long way to go.
01:31Once the negotiations are concluded, the European Commission will give its opinion to the European
01:35Council, where the member states will have to vote unanimously.
01:40For the procedure to be completed, the European Parliament will also have to give its approval.