Ambassador Lu: Albania to join EU next decade
US Ambassador in Tirana seems to be optimistic about Albania’s future, for which he said that it would join the European family for the next decade. The American diplomat made these statements during a meeting with young people in Rrëshen city, part of a tour that Ambassador Lu will take across the country.
“Major changes are coming to Albania. I strongly believe that Albania will join the European Union in the next decade. All of you, your children and grandchildren, will live as full citizens of Europe with all the rights and privileges of EU membership.”
Lu said it is reasonable for citizens to ask the government to provide money to buy books for students, but if it refuses then other questions have to be addressed.
“You have to ask how they are paying for their government buildings, their luxury cars, and their travels abroad. You insist on personal freedoms, as is the case in the US. You live in democracy. If you ask for it, your government must respond. Or you will overthrow it”.
Lu mentioned the great achievements of Albania in these years of NATO membership, visa liberalization within the EU, decriminalization and judicial reform./tvklan.al