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- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Albania’s EU accession goal is in sight.
- She announced Albania opened final negotiating clusters and closed three chapters in July.
- Von der Leyen warned that justice, electoral framework, and environmental protection reforms remain necessary.
- Albania completed over 80% of Growth Plan reforms and received €213 million in EU funding.
- Prime Minister Edi Rama pledged to implement reforms and close more chapters before year-end.