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Kathimerini: Greece makes it clear, Albania's hopes in the EU depend on the Beleri case

Politiko 2023-12-01 10:00:06

Kathimerini: Greece makes it clear, Albania's hopes in the EU depend on the

Greece is taking a firmer stance on the conditions for Albania's entry into the European Union in the case of Fredi Beleri, an ethnic Greek elected as mayor of Himara Municipality in South Albania during the May 14 municipal elections, although he was was prevented from taking the oath due to his arrest on the charge of alleged vote-buying two days before the elections, writes Greek media Kathimerini .

During a meeting on Wednesday with the ambassadors of the 27 member states of the European Union, known as COREPER, Greece issued a written statement stating that the oath of Beleri, currently in custody awaiting trial, would serve as a precondition for future of Albania in the EU. membership process.

The Greek side demands that the elected mayor of Himara, Fredi Beleri, take office immediately, that his right to a fair trial be respected and that the presumption of innocence be made.

 

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