EU Ambassador to Albania Sofia Moreira de Sousa has presented the European Commission’s 2026 Progress Report to representatives of the country’s business community, highlighting the private sector’s direct interest in Albania’s European integration process.

In a post on her official X account, the ambassador said businesses have much to gain from Albania’s journey towards EU membership, stressing that their involvement is essential in shaping the country’s business environment.

Discussions during the meeting focused on key issues affecting the private sector, including the rule of law, legal certainty and fair competition.

Moreira de Sousa also highlighted the need for genuine public consultations, arguing that legislation works better when those responsible for implementing it are involved in the process from an early stage.

She stressed that businesses should have a meaningful place at the decision-making table, underlining the importance of dialogue between institutions and the private sector.

“The prize is access to the EU Single Market. Getting there is a joint effort,” the ambassador wrote, pointing to the shared responsibility of public institutions and businesses in advancing Albania’s European integration.