European People's Party Group backs opening negotiations with Albania

Thus has the deputy chairman of the European People's Party group, Andrey Kovacev, who says the PEP has always supported the process of enlargement with the European Union, broadcasts at the scene.

The “Western Balkan states must become part of the European Union. Opening negotiations with Albania and Northern Macedonia is necessary for the region's geopolitical stability. The opening of negotiations is closely linked to actors such as Russia, Turkey seeking to have more influence”, the PEP statement said.