Merkel: I can't promise opening negotiations with Albania

German Chancellor Angela Merkel, today at a virtual meeting with parliamentarians of the EU member states and candidates, has voiced sceptical of opening negotiations with Albania this year.

In Albania's case, the issue is slightly different.

Despite the advances, I cannot promise that it will happen this year, but very soon”, Merkel said. As for Serbia, Merkel said she must make progress in her relations with Kosovo. Otherwise, on December 7th, EU foreign ministers will decide on the official opening of negotiations with Northern Macedonia and Albania. /tch