What are the latest institutional and policy developments in Brussels that could impact the pace of accession and its benefits for Europe’s citizens? 🌍 The 3⃣rd panel of #TCF2024 will address this question while providing updates and key insights. Jorida Tabaku @kuvendiSh

"Single Market is great if you are a winner participant, not a loser participant." - Mr. Jorge Núñez Ferrer, Director for Cohesion & EU Budget, CPMR

The closing session of #TCF2024 highlights the current state of the Common Regional Market, the accelerated pathway to the #EU Single Market via the #GrowthPlan, and the active participation of social stakeholders in this effort. RCC Central European Free Trade Agreement Banka e Shqipërisë GIZ Albania

"Political will and building capacities for the uptake of the reforms were two key challenges during the implementation of the CRM AP1." - Ms. Biljana Stanišić Dragoljić, Senior Monitoring and Reporting Expert, Regional Cooperation Council RCC

"There are several approaches that can bring CEFTA and civil society, one of them being creating dialogue platforms. CSO can contribute to the discussion in many areas, for example in evaluating the social impact of the CRM."- Ms. Olivera Ceni Bardiqi, Trade Facilitation Expert,

"We hope to have a positive feedback on SEPA application and to have Albania 🇦🇱 in the SEPA map within the year! Access to SEPA will bring tangible benefits and impact for citizens and businesses." - Ledia Bregu, Director, Department of Payment Systems, Accounting and Finance,

"Albania has advanced in the needed acquis alignment of the Mobility Agreements in order to be properly implemented. GIZ Albania is supporting the respective institutions towards full acquis alignment." - Ms. Blerina Raca, Project Manager, Support to accession negotiations in

"We will pressure on the EC to look more on the civic space in the Enlargement strategy and stress out more the importance of the dialogue with civil society in the implementation of reforms." - Mr. Ionut Sibian, Member, European Economic and Social Committee Civil Society Organisations' Group of the EESC

"Alignment of Single Market Acquis is very important, but implementation and enforcement is crucial to ensure impact and benefits for the citizens." - Ms. Francesca Porcelli, Policy Officer for Social and Economic Development, Growth Plan Coordinator EU in Albania

"Parliament’s role in the European integration and Berlin Process ensure ownership and legitimacy of the reforms." - Ms. Jorida Tabaku, Chair of EU Integration Commission, Member of the Albanian Parliament Jorida Tabaku Kuvendi i Shqipërisë

Connectivity is much more than infrastructure; it is about creating sustainable partnerships that underpin peace, stability, and prosperity in the #WesternBalkans. Today at the #TiranaConnectivityForum 🇦🇱, I had the chance to reemphasise the #EU’s unprecedented support... 1/3

#TCF2024 has wrapped up, and we’re deeply grateful to everyone who made it possible — our inspiring speakers, engaged participants, and partners. Your contribution made this TCF a special 10th Edition ✨ Special 🙏 to our Partners for supporting us on this 🔟th anniversary.

🛑 In the Balkans, we debate endlessly, but it’s time to build instead! Parliament plays a crucial role in Albania’s EU journey. Inspired by Croatia, we’ve enhanced its role to ensure bipartisan checks & balances. 🇪🇺 💡 Our reforms empower citizens & civil society, bridging the

We see the key role of CSOs in ensuring that people understand both the benefits of the CRM. - Our Olivera Ceni Bardiqi at CDI #TCF2024.

Representing Evropski pokret at #TCF2024 CDI, as discussant on #ConnectivityInfrastructure role in #Security. Infrastructure boosts economies, but brings many risks. We need investments that secure, connect, & protect. #TCF2024 #BerlinProcess10 #WesternBalkans #EU