Eurodeputs adopt resolution: Negotiations Open for Albania, Northern Macedonia

Following the debate that lasted until late hours Wednesday, the European Parliament adopted the resolution for Albania and Northern Macedonia today. 412 eurodeputs from 578 present at the session voted in favour of the resolution, which requires opening negotiations for the membership of Albania and Northern Macedonia in the European Union.

Among other things, the resolution underscores that Albania and Northern Macedonia must continue reforms. The European Parliament calls on the European Council to prevent the prospect of accession negotiations and to seek a Commission proposal for a new partnership with these countries; also to monitor the use of funds in northern Macedonia and ensure a detailed report in Parliament; He orders his president to submit this resolution to the Commission, the Council, the governments and parliaments of member states and the governments and parliaments of Albania and Northern Macedonia.

During her speech, Finnish Minister for European Affairs Titus Tupuraine voiced disappointment with the EC's decision, but added that efforts for another decision would be made. /Top Channel