The head of the Socialist Party’s parliamentary group, Taulant Balla, has welcomed the adoption of a resolution on Albania by the European Parliament’s Committee on Foreign Affairs, describing it as a significant endorsement of the country’s progress toward European Union membership.

The resolution was approved with 58 votes in favor and 7 against, reflecting broad support within the committee for Albania’s ongoing reform efforts and accession path.

In a social media statement, Balla expressed gratitude to the committee members and its chair, highlighting the document as an important recognition of Albania’s advancements.

“Gratitude to the Chair and members of the Committee on Foreign Affairs for approving today, with 58 votes in favor and 7 against, the resolution on Albania — a very important document reflecting the country’s significant progress on its path toward European Union membership,” Balla wrote.

According to Balla, the resolution underscores the European Parliament’s acknowledgment of Albania’s commitment to the accession process and supports the country’s ambition to conclude membership negotiations by the end of 2027.

He also praised the work of the European Parliament’s rapporteur for Albania, Andreas Schieder, for what he described as a serious, objective, and supportive assessment of the country’s achievements and reform efforts. Additional thanks were extended to Andrey Kovatchev for his role in reaching a compromise on the final text.

The resolution is seen as a positive political signal for Albania as it continues its efforts to advance reforms and move closer to European Union integration.