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2010/2611(RSP) Resolution on Albania

Progress: Procedure completed

Legal Basis:
RoP 132-p2

Events

2010/11/29
   EC - Commission response to text adopted in plenary
Documents
SP(2010)6850
2010/07/08
   EP - Results of vote in Parliament
Documents
Results of vote in Parliament
2010/07/08
   EP - Decision by Parliament
Details

The European Parliament adopted by 567 to 47 with 19 abstentions a resolution tabled on the Committee on Foreign Affairs on Albania. It confirms its full support for Albania's application for EU membership (and for future EU membership for all the other Western Balkan countries), once it has achieved a certain level of political stability and reliability and fully meets the Copenhagen criteria. Members acknowledge the progress achieved by Albania in the context of the reform process, but underline the need for further substantial efforts , which are necessary both to consolidate democracy and the rule of law and to ensure the country's sustainable development. They stress that a candidate country's progress towards EU membership depends on its ability to meet the Copenhagen criteria, including the existence of stable institutions guaranteeing democracy.

Parliament expresses the hope that the Albanian Government and opposition clearly understand that overcoming the current political controversies is crucial for the country's progress towards EU integration and for furthering Albanians’ European aspirations. It is high time to find a solution to the current political crisis on a basis which will stand the test of time, and it is the responsibility of the Government of Albania together with the opposition to promptly find ways forward which will be required for the country on its EU path. Parliament deplores the political crisis following the June 2009 parliamentary elections in Albania, and underlines that fully functioning, representative institutions (especially parliament) are the backbone of a consolidated democratic system and, as a key priority for the European Partnership. It welcomes the opposition's decision actively to participate in the Albanian Parliament's work, but deplores the fact that – in spite of the recent talks facilitated by the EU – a consensus has still not been reached regarding the 2009 elections. It strongly urges all political sides to assume their responsibilities and engage in constructive political dialogue, including discussions on a new electoral law ensuring a fully transparent electoral process for future elections. A solution to the stalemate can be found only by complying fully with the Constitution and the principles of transparency. If a solution cannot be found without outside help, government and opposition are asked to agree to mediation, for example by jointly inviting Council of Europe and/or European Parliament representatives.

Parliament moves on to welcome the adoption on 27 May 2010 of the Commission's legislative proposal on visa liberalisation , and calls on the Commission to check that the remaining benchmarks are met in the coming months, with the aim of clearing the way for the Council and Parliament to approve the introduction of a visa waiver for Albanian citizens by the end of 2010. It also welcomes the cross-party political support for visa liberalisation expressed in the resolution adopted by the Albanian Parliament on 11 March 2010. Members note with satisfaction Albanian initiatives to waive visa requirements for neighbouring countries, which are a positive step that facilitates people-to-people contacts and enhances regional reconciliation. They consider that such initiatives should be undertaken in parallel to the visa liberalisation process involving the Schengen countries and Western Balkan countries.

Members welcome the progress made in respect of the judicial system, but underlines that implementation of the reforms is still at an early stage, and that judicial reform , including the enforcement of court decisions, is a key prerequisite for Albania's EU membership application process. They note that the fight against corruption remains a major political challenge, that law enforcement and prosecution are still weak, and that further vigorous steps need to be taken to remedy the situation whereby people guilty of corruption enjoy impunity. Parliament underlines the need to establish a track record of investigations and convictions, including in cases of high-level corruption, and to continue implementing the latest GRECO recommendations, especially as regards reducing the number of officials enjoying immunity. It calls, furthermore, for the adoption of a legislative framework for fully transparent political party financing ;

Parliament acknowledges the progress made in respect of protection of minorities , and that an adequate institutional and legislative framework for the protection of minorities is largely in place. It notes, however, that discrimination continues to be a problem in Albania, and it refers particularly to the recent anti-gay demonstration in Albania. It underlines that more efforts are needed to tackle the European Partnership priorities with regard to minorities, and more specifically the use of minority languages and provision for minority-language education and non-discriminatory treatment for members of all minorities.

Lastly, Parliament acknowledges Albania's good relations with its neighbours as making a vital contribution to regional stability, and welcomes the recent positive trend in relations between Albania and Serbia, along with the country's active participation in regional initiatives.

Documents
T7-0282/2010
2010/07/08
   EP - End of procedure in Parliament
2010/07/07
   EP - Motion for a resolution
Documents
B7-0408/2010
2010/07/07
   EP - Debate in Parliament
Documents
Debate in Parliament
2010/06/14
   CSL - Debate in Council
Documents
3023
2010/06/14
   CSL - Council Meeting

Documents

Activities

Votes

B7-0408/2010 - Albanie - PAR 40 #

2010/07/08 Outcome: +: 359, -: 258, 0: 19
GB EL NL DK BE AT FR LT EE ES FI SE BG RO CZ IE LU SI MT IT LV CY SK HU PT PL DE
Total
63
19
25
13
17
16
61
6
6
45
13
13
16
28
14
11
5
5
5
60
8
5
10
18
20
45
89
icon: S&D S&D
162

United Kingdom S&D

12

Greece S&D

7

Netherlands S&D

3

Denmark S&D

4

Belgium S&D

5

Austria S&D

4

France S&D

13

Lithuania S&D

2

Estonia S&D

For (1)

Ivari PADAR
1

Spain S&D

20

Finland S&D

2

Sweden S&D

2

Bulgaria S&D

4

Romania S&D

10

Czechia S&D

Abstain (1)

Pavel POC
5

Ireland S&D

3

Luxembourg S&D

For (1)

Robert GOEBBELS
1

Slovenia S&D

For (1)

Zoran THALER
1

Malta S&D

3

Italy S&D

17

Latvia S&D

1

Cyprus S&D

2

Slovakia S&D

3

Hungary S&D

4

Portugal S&D

6

Poland S&D

7

Germany S&D

20
icon: ALDE ALDE
72

United Kingdom ALDE

12

Netherlands ALDE

6

Denmark ALDE

3

Belgium ALDE

3

France ALDE

5

Lithuania ALDE

1

Estonia ALDE

3

Spain ALDE

1

Finland ALDE

4

Sweden ALDE

3

Bulgaria ALDE

Against (1)

Metin KAZAK
5

Romania ALDE

3

Ireland ALDE

3

Luxembourg ALDE

For (1)

Charles GOERENS
1

Slovenia ALDE

2

Italy ALDE

Abstain (1)

Sonia ALFANO
5

Latvia ALDE

For (1)

Ivars GODMANIS
1

Slovakia ALDE

For (1)

Sergej KOZLÍK
1

Germany ALDE

10
icon: Verts/ALE Verts/ALE
46

United Kingdom Verts/ALE

5

Greece Verts/ALE

1

Netherlands Verts/ALE

3

Denmark Verts/ALE

2

Belgium Verts/ALE

3

Austria Verts/ALE

2

France Verts/ALE

11

Estonia Verts/ALE

For (1)

Indrek TARAND
1

Spain Verts/ALE

2

Finland Verts/ALE

For (1)

Satu HASSI

Against (1)

Heidi HAUTALA
2

Sweden Verts/ALE

2

Luxembourg Verts/ALE

For (1)

Claude TURMES
1

Latvia Verts/ALE

1

Germany Verts/ALE

Against (1)

Martin HÄUSLING
10
icon: ECR ECR
41

United Kingdom ECR

21

Netherlands ECR

For (1)

Peter van DALEN
1

Lithuania ECR

1

Czechia ECR

Abstain (1)

Ivo STREJČEK
4

Latvia ECR

For (1)

Roberts ZĪLE
1

Hungary ECR

For (1)

Lajos BOKROS
1

Poland ECR

12
icon: NI NI
24

United Kingdom NI

5

Netherlands NI

4

Belgium NI

2

Austria NI

Abstain (1)

Angelika WERTHMANN
5

France NI

2

Spain NI

1

Bulgaria NI

1

Romania NI

2

Hungary NI

2
icon: EFD EFD
23

United Kingdom EFD

7

Greece EFD

2

Netherlands EFD

For (1)

Bas BELDER
1

Denmark EFD

2

Lithuania EFD

For (1)

Juozas IMBRASAS
1

Finland EFD

For (1)

Timo SOINI
1

Italy EFD

8

Slovakia EFD

Against (1)

Jaroslav PAŠKA
1
icon: GUE/NGL GUE/NGL
32

United Kingdom GUE/NGL

1

Greece GUE/NGL

Against (1)

Nikolaos CHOUNTIS
2

Netherlands GUE/NGL

2

Denmark GUE/NGL

1

France GUE/NGL

Abstain (1)

Elie HOARAU
5

Spain GUE/NGL

Against (1)

Willy MEYER
1

Sweden GUE/NGL

Against (1)

Eva-Britt SVENSSON
1

Czechia GUE/NGL

3

Ireland GUE/NGL

Against (1)

Joe HIGGINS
1

Latvia GUE/NGL

Against (1)

Alfreds RUBIKS
1

Cyprus GUE/NGL

2

Portugal GUE/NGL

Against (2)

Marisa MATIAS, Rui TAVARES
4

Germany GUE/NGL

8
icon: PPE PPE
236

Greece PPE

7

Netherlands PPE

5

Denmark PPE

For (1)

Bendt BENDTSEN
1

Belgium PPE

4

Austria PPE

5

France PPE

25

Lithuania PPE

1

Estonia PPE

Against (1)

Tunne KELAM
1

Spain PPE

20

Finland PPE

4

Sweden PPE

For (1)

Alf SVENSSON
5

Bulgaria PPE

6

Romania PPE

13

Czechia PPE

2

Ireland PPE

4

Luxembourg PPE

2

Slovenia PPE

Against (2)

Alojz PETERLE, Milan ZVER
2

Malta PPE

Against (2)

David CASA, Simon BUSUTTIL
2

Italy PPE

Abstain (1)

Salvatore IACOLINO
30

Latvia PPE

3

Cyprus PPE

Against (1)

Ioannis KASOULIDES
1

Slovakia PPE

5

Hungary PPE

11

Portugal PPE

10

Poland PPE

26

Germany PPE

41

B7-0408/2010 - Albanie - AM 11 #

2010/07/08 Outcome: -: 564, +: 45, 0: 8
LT LU SI CY MT AT EE DK SK IE LV FI BE HU BG SE CZ NL EL PT RO GB IT ES PL FR DE
Total
6
5
5
5
5
15
6
12
10
10
8
11
17
16
15
13
17
24
19
20
26
59
60
44
44
60
85
icon: EFD EFD
23

Lithuania EFD

Abstain (1)

Juozas IMBRASAS
1

Denmark EFD

2

Slovakia EFD

For (1)

Jaroslav PAŠKA
1

Finland EFD

For (1)

Timo SOINI
1

Netherlands EFD

Against (1)

Bas BELDER
1

Greece EFD

2

United Kingdom EFD

7

Italy EFD

8
icon: NI NI
24

Austria NI

Abstain (1)

Angelika WERTHMANN
5

Belgium NI

2

Hungary NI

For (1)

Béla KOVÁCS

Abstain (1)

Csanád SZEGEDI
2

Bulgaria NI

1

Netherlands NI

4

Romania NI

2

United Kingdom NI

5

Spain NI

Against (1)

Francisco SOSA WAGNER
1

France NI

2
icon: GUE/NGL GUE/NGL
32

Cyprus GUE/NGL

2

Denmark GUE/NGL

1

Ireland GUE/NGL

Against (1)

Joe HIGGINS
1

Latvia GUE/NGL

Against (1)

Alfreds RUBIKS
1

Sweden GUE/NGL

Against (1)

Eva-Britt SVENSSON
1

Czechia GUE/NGL

4

Netherlands GUE/NGL

1

Greece GUE/NGL

Against (1)

Nikolaos CHOUNTIS
2

Portugal GUE/NGL

4

United Kingdom GUE/NGL

Against (1)

Bairbre de BRÚN
1

Spain GUE/NGL

Against (1)

Willy MEYER
1

France GUE/NGL

Abstain (1)

Jean-Luc MÉLENCHON
5

Germany GUE/NGL

8
icon: ECR ECR
37

Lithuania ECR

Against (1)

Waldemar TOMASZEWSKI
1

Latvia ECR

Against (1)

Roberts ZĪLE
1

Hungary ECR

Against (1)

Lajos BOKROS
1

Czechia ECR

For (1)

Ivo STREJČEK
5

Netherlands ECR

Against (1)

Peter van DALEN
1

United Kingdom ECR

For (1)

Vicky FORD

Abstain (1)

Geoffrey VAN ORDEN
17

Poland ECR

11
icon: Verts/ALE Verts/ALE
46

Luxembourg Verts/ALE

Against (1)

Claude TURMES
1

Austria Verts/ALE

2

Estonia Verts/ALE

Against (1)

Indrek TARAND
1

Denmark Verts/ALE

2

Latvia Verts/ALE

Against (1)

Tatjana ŽDANOKA
1

Finland Verts/ALE

Against (2)

Heidi HAUTALA, Satu HASSI
2

Belgium Verts/ALE

3

Sweden Verts/ALE

2

Netherlands Verts/ALE

3

Greece Verts/ALE

Against (1)

Michail TREMOPOULOS
1

United Kingdom Verts/ALE

5

Spain Verts/ALE

2

France Verts/ALE

11

Germany Verts/ALE

10
icon: ALDE ALDE
68

Lithuania ALDE

Against (1)

Leonidas DONSKIS
1

Luxembourg ALDE

Against (1)

Charles GOERENS
1

Slovenia ALDE

Against (2)

Ivo VAJGL, Jelko KACIN
2

Estonia ALDE

3

Denmark ALDE

2

Slovakia ALDE

Against (1)

Sergej KOZLÍK
1

Ireland ALDE

3

Latvia ALDE

Against (1)

Ivars GODMANIS
1

Finland ALDE

4

Belgium ALDE

3

Bulgaria ALDE

5

Sweden ALDE

3

Netherlands ALDE

6

Romania ALDE

2

United Kingdom ALDE

12

Italy ALDE

5

Spain ALDE

1

France ALDE

5

Germany ALDE

8
icon: S&D S&D
155

Lithuania S&D

Against (1)

Zigmantas BALČYTIS
2

Luxembourg S&D

Against (1)

Robert GOEBBELS
1

Slovenia S&D

Against (1)

Zoran THALER
1

Cyprus S&D

2

Malta S&D

3

Austria S&D

3

Estonia S&D

Against (1)

Ivari PADAR
1

Denmark S&D

4

Slovakia S&D

3

Ireland S&D

For (1)

Nessa CHILDERS

Against (1)

Proinsias DE ROSSA
2

Latvia S&D

Against (1)

Alexander MIRSKY
1

Finland S&D

2

Belgium S&D

5

Hungary S&D

3

Bulgaria S&D

3

Sweden S&D

2

Czechia S&D

6

Netherlands S&D

3

Greece S&D

7

Portugal S&D

6

Romania S&D

9

United Kingdom S&D

12

Italy S&D

For (1)

Mario PIRILLO
17

Spain S&D

19

Poland S&D

7

France S&D

12

Germany S&D

19
icon: PPE PPE
232

Lithuania PPE

1

Luxembourg PPE

2

Slovenia PPE

Against (2)

Alojz PETERLE, Milan ZVER
2

Cyprus PPE

Against (1)

Ioannis KASOULIDES
1

Malta PPE

Against (2)

David CASA, Simon BUSUTTIL
2

Austria PPE

5

Estonia PPE

Against (1)

Tunne KELAM
1

Denmark PPE

Against (1)

Bendt BENDTSEN
1

Slovakia PPE

5

Ireland PPE

4

Latvia PPE

3

Finland PPE

2

Belgium PPE

4

Hungary PPE

10

Bulgaria PPE

6

Sweden PPE

5

Czechia PPE

2

Netherlands PPE

5

Greece PPE

7

Portugal PPE

10

Romania PPE

13

Italy PPE

30

Spain PPE

20

Poland PPE

26

France PPE

25

Germany PPE

40

B7-0408/2010 - Albanie - RÉSOLUTION #

2010/07/08 Outcome: +: 567, -: 47, 0: 19
DE FR PL ES IT GB RO PT NL EL BG HU CZ BE SE IE FI DK LV SK AT EE LT LU SI CY MT
Total
88
61
46
45
61
62
25
20
25
18
16
18
17
17
12
11
12
13
8
10
16
6
6
5
5
5
5
icon: PPE PPE
233

Germany PPE

Against (1)

Ingeborg GRÄSSLE
41

France PPE

25

Poland PPE

26

Spain PPE

20

Italy PPE

29

Romania PPE

11

Portugal PPE

10

Netherlands PPE

5

Greece PPE

7

Bulgaria PPE

6

Hungary PPE

11

Czechia PPE

2

Belgium PPE

4

Sweden PPE

5

Ireland PPE

4

Finland PPE

Abstain (1)

Sari ESSAYAH
4

Denmark PPE

For (1)

Bendt BENDTSEN
1

Latvia PPE

3

Slovakia PPE

5

Austria PPE

5

Estonia PPE

For (1)

Tunne KELAM
1

Lithuania PPE

1

Luxembourg PPE

2

Slovenia PPE

2

Cyprus PPE

1

Malta PPE

2
icon: S&D S&D
166

Germany S&D

20

France S&D

13

Poland S&D

7

Spain S&D

20

Italy S&D

Against (1)

Andrea COZZOLINO
20

United Kingdom S&D

12

Romania S&D

10

Portugal S&D

6

Netherlands S&D

3

Greece S&D

7

Bulgaria S&D

4

Hungary S&D

4

Czechia S&D

6

Belgium S&D

5

Sweden S&D

2

Ireland S&D

3

Finland S&D

2

Denmark S&D

4

Latvia S&D

1

Slovakia S&D

3

Austria S&D

4

Estonia S&D

For (1)

Ivari PADAR
1

Lithuania S&D

2

Luxembourg S&D

For (1)

Robert GOEBBELS
1

Slovenia S&D

For (1)

Zoran THALER
1

Cyprus S&D

2

Malta S&D

3
icon: ALDE ALDE
67

Germany ALDE

9

France ALDE

5

Spain ALDE

1

Italy ALDE

Against (1)

Sonia ALFANO
4

United Kingdom ALDE

12

Romania ALDE

2

Netherlands ALDE

6

Bulgaria ALDE

5

Belgium ALDE

3

Sweden ALDE

2

Ireland ALDE

3

Finland ALDE

3

Denmark ALDE

3

Latvia ALDE

For (1)

Ivars GODMANIS
1

Slovakia ALDE

For (1)

Sergej KOZLÍK
1

Estonia ALDE

3

Lithuania ALDE

1

Luxembourg ALDE

For (1)

Charles GOERENS
1

Slovenia ALDE

2
icon: Verts/ALE Verts/ALE
46

Germany Verts/ALE

Against (1)

Michael CRAMER
10

France Verts/ALE

11

Spain Verts/ALE

2

United Kingdom Verts/ALE

5

Netherlands Verts/ALE

3

Greece Verts/ALE

1

Belgium Verts/ALE

3

Sweden Verts/ALE

2

Finland Verts/ALE

2

Denmark Verts/ALE

2

Latvia Verts/ALE

1

Austria Verts/ALE

2

Estonia Verts/ALE

For (1)

Indrek TARAND
1

Luxembourg Verts/ALE

For (1)

Claude TURMES
1
icon: ECR ECR
42

Poland ECR

13

United Kingdom ECR

20

Netherlands ECR

For (1)

Peter van DALEN
1

Hungary ECR

For (1)

Lajos BOKROS
1

Czechia ECR

Abstain (1)

Ivo STREJČEK
5

Latvia ECR

For (1)

Roberts ZĪLE
1

Lithuania ECR

1
icon: GUE/NGL GUE/NGL
33

Germany GUE/NGL

8

France GUE/NGL

5

Spain GUE/NGL

For (1)

Willy MEYER
1

United Kingdom GUE/NGL

1

Portugal GUE/NGL

4

Netherlands GUE/NGL

Abstain (1)

Dennis de JONG
2

Greece GUE/NGL

2

Czechia GUE/NGL

4

Sweden GUE/NGL

1

Ireland GUE/NGL

Abstain (1)

Joe HIGGINS
1

Denmark GUE/NGL

1

Latvia GUE/NGL

For (1)

Alfreds RUBIKS
1

Cyprus GUE/NGL

2
icon: EFD EFD
22

Italy EFD

8

United Kingdom EFD

7

Netherlands EFD

For (1)

Bas BELDER
1

Greece EFD

1

Finland EFD

Against (1)

Timo SOINI
1

Denmark EFD

2

Slovakia EFD

Against (1)

Jaroslav PAŠKA
1

Lithuania EFD

Abstain (1)

Juozas IMBRASAS
1
icon: NI NI
24

France NI

2

Spain NI

1

United Kingdom NI

5

Romania NI

2

Netherlands NI

4

Bulgaria NI

Against (1)

Dimitar STOYANOV
1

Hungary NI

2

Belgium NI

2

Austria NI

Abstain (1)

Angelika WERTHMANN
5

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    • date: 2010-07-07T00:00:00 type: Debate in Parliament body: EP docs: url: http://www.europarl.europa.eu/sides/getDoc.do?secondRef=TOC&language=EN&reference=20100707&type=CRE title: Debate in Parliament
    • date: 2010-07-08T00:00:00 type: Results of vote in Parliament body: EP docs: url: https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/popups/sda.do?id=18681&l=en title: Results of vote in Parliament
    • date: 2010-07-08T00:00:00 type: Decision by Parliament, 1st reading/single reading body: EP docs: url: http://www.europarl.europa.eu/sides/getDoc.do?type=TA&language=EN&reference=P7-TA-2010-282 title: T7-0282/2010 summary: The European Parliament adopted by 567 to 47 with 19 abstentions a resolution tabled on the Committee on Foreign Affairs on Albania. It confirms its full support for Albania's application for EU membership (and for future EU membership for all the other Western Balkan countries), once it has achieved a certain level of political stability and reliability and fully meets the Copenhagen criteria. Members acknowledge the progress achieved by Albania in the context of the reform process, but underline the need for further substantial efforts , which are necessary both to consolidate democracy and the rule of law and to ensure the country's sustainable development. They stress that a candidate country's progress towards EU membership depends on its ability to meet the Copenhagen criteria, including the existence of stable institutions guaranteeing democracy. Parliament expresses the hope that the Albanian Government and opposition clearly understand that overcoming the current political controversies is crucial for the country's progress towards EU integration and for furthering Albanians’ European aspirations. It is high time to find a solution to the current political crisis on a basis which will stand the test of time, and it is the responsibility of the Government of Albania together with the opposition to promptly find ways forward which will be required for the country on its EU path. Parliament deplores the political crisis following the June 2009 parliamentary elections in Albania, and underlines that fully functioning, representative institutions (especially parliament) are the backbone of a consolidated democratic system and, as a key priority for the European Partnership. It welcomes the opposition's decision actively to participate in the Albanian Parliament's work, but deplores the fact that – in spite of the recent talks facilitated by the EU – a consensus has still not been reached regarding the 2009 elections. It strongly urges all political sides to assume their responsibilities and engage in constructive political dialogue, including discussions on a new electoral law ensuring a fully transparent electoral process for future elections. A solution to the stalemate can be found only by complying fully with the Constitution and the principles of transparency. If a solution cannot be found without outside help, government and opposition are asked to agree to mediation, for example by jointly inviting Council of Europe and/or European Parliament representatives. Parliament moves on to welcome the adoption on 27 May 2010 of the Commission's legislative proposal on visa liberalisation , and calls on the Commission to check that the remaining benchmarks are met in the coming months, with the aim of clearing the way for the Council and Parliament to approve the introduction of a visa waiver for Albanian citizens by the end of 2010. It also welcomes the cross-party political support for visa liberalisation expressed in the resolution adopted by the Albanian Parliament on 11 March 2010. Members note with satisfaction Albanian initiatives to waive visa requirements for neighbouring countries, which are a positive step that facilitates people-to-people contacts and enhances regional reconciliation. They consider that such initiatives should be undertaken in parallel to the visa liberalisation process involving the Schengen countries and Western Balkan countries. Members welcome the progress made in respect of the judicial system, but underlines that implementation of the reforms is still at an early stage, and that judicial reform , including the enforcement of court decisions, is a key prerequisite for Albania's EU membership application process. They note that the fight against corruption remains a major political challenge, that law enforcement and prosecution are still weak, and that further vigorous steps need to be taken to remedy the situation whereby people guilty of corruption enjoy impunity. Parliament underlines the need to establish a track record of investigations and convictions, including in cases of high-level corruption, and to continue implementing the latest GRECO recommendations, especially as regards reducing the number of officials enjoying immunity. It calls, furthermore, for the adoption of a legislative framework for fully transparent political party financing ; Parliament acknowledges the progress made in respect of protection of minorities , and that an adequate institutional and legislative framework for the protection of minorities is largely in place. It notes, however, that discrimination continues to be a problem in Albania, and it refers particularly to the recent anti-gay demonstration in Albania. It underlines that more efforts are needed to tackle the European Partnership priorities with regard to minorities, and more specifically the use of minority languages and provision for minority-language education and non-discriminatory treatment for members of all minorities. Lastly, Parliament acknowledges Albania's good relations with its neighbours as making a vital contribution to regional stability, and welcomes the recent positive trend in relations between Albania and Serbia, along with the country's active participation in regional initiatives.
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