'EU candidate status is a kind of anti-depressant pill': Albanian PM Edi Rama • FRANCE 24 English
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- This week on Talking Europe we take a look at some of the other countries, aside from Ukraine, that are knocking on the EU's door to join the bloc. EU leaders held a summit on Thursday with the Western Balkan states to discuss their accession process. For Albania, that started back in 2008 and still hasn't advanced to the negotiations stage. Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama spoke to FRANCE 24’s Luke Brown on the sidelines of the EU-Western Balkans leaders' meeting in Brussels.
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long live albania, much love from italy!! 🇮🇹 🇦🇱
Yes European brother ☦️✝️🇦🇱❤️🇮🇹✝️
This PM of Albania is super smart and it’s suspicious that he’s able to tell the truth without it sounding bold. He can say the truth very smoothly like the anti depression pill
Much respect for Albania from Moldova
In my opinion Mr Prime Minister of Albania is right.
I agree with Ramas assesment. He is right.
Hey i know you are serbian i think i have a few words for you! Forget about nationalism look who the real enemy is! We should stop playing this games of mouse and cat, and watch for the hound.
🤣🤣 this man is a genius 👍
In fact he's a psychopath son of a commie criminal.
Albania should and must join before we even think about Ukraine
Ghana too want to join the EU.
@Albamjak he wouldn’t be able to locate his reproductive organ in a mirror let alone Albania or Ghana in a map.
@@Dnaf114 says a Greek that received Billions and are still not better off then Bulgarians 🙄
Well Nigeria try to join eu 😂😂😂😂🇳🇬🇳🇬
@@vikingmusicindeed432
China wants to join NATO before Sweden
I think it is clear that EU does not want Albania until Albania reaches that stage where it won't really need EU anymore. I think the accession process can be some sort of blueprint for implementing a well functioning state based on western experience. At the end of this process, I think it is irrelevant if we join or not. I think at that point, it is highly likely that the approval rate for EU will drop significantly, so... I think we should try to negotiate with EU a deal, which requires the same steps as joining, but without blockades and traps on every step. The end result might be a deal like those of switzerland or norway. Like this we can have less bullshit on the way, and we don't scare retards in eu countries that albania is joining and their world will collapse.
Probably about the same time Lucifer starts handing out woolly jumpers for the denizens of Hell.
Spot on!
Ahahaha what a riot you are. You think Albania is remotely important? Even uk wasn't that important. Please
If you want to join respect the aquis and you will eventually be allowed in. But only if you show commitment. Whe have had enough of countries that blocks every progress
@@NoName-hg6cc what sort of strawman is this? Where the heck did you read anything about me claiming Albania's importance? And why do you think Albania is one of "these countries" that block progress. In which occasion did Albania oppose any western policy? Also, did you actually read what I wrote, because I was talking about a deal, meaning that Albania wouldn't really be in the position to block anything.
@@guents Claiming EU is scared Albania will reach a stage it won't need EU anymore (which it's possible only if you conquer Middle East and Africa, all of it) . Not even uk managed that, why do you think Albania can? And what do you mean a deal?
Where did I write Albania block progress?
I didn't say Albania is among those countries who would block everything, but that you have to prove you are convinced in pursuing EU unity and ideals. A nation has to get on with the EU regulations and show commitment in order to join
What kind of a deal do you have in mind?
Albania should be remembered what happened to the prosperity of bigger countries such as Spain, Italy, Greece and Portugal when Euro currency was introduced and how these countries are still suffering with unemployment, economic stagnation and other social issues
Albania will be smart to progress while not join EU
Switzerland should be a model to follow
There are benefits to being in the Union, such as trade and tax treaties that would make Albania able to compete with other EU countries when selling its products. So by keeping Albania outside, the EU is effectively condemning this very small European country to a future of poverty and isolation. If Romania and Bulgaria were allowed to enter, Albania which has reformed itself far better than those two countries should be allowed to enter a priori.
First off, nobody ever mentioned adopting the Euro in Alb or NM. Then, it's too easy to blame on the euro the problems of the southern european countries that you mention. According to many, the benefits outweigh the costs at the end of the day.
@@supermario929 say you?
@@armandalikaj po kush do ti ta thot? Shiko ca thon papers mbi kete teme po sme besove mua. Un thjesht bera nje permbledhje
Hahahaha bravo and to the point!
He has a sense of humor, I’ll give him that for sure
I currently can proudly say, I am an albanian living in the capital.
I sincerely don't need the EU, EU needs me.
Already getting payed enough, so there is literally no need for EU.
EU is good for poor people, not for those who already got a stable job working for EU company from Albania.
We really don't need EU anymore because we went very far ahead.
Even to Italy in many regards. Many Italians decided to stay in Albania.
So all in all, if you make Albania an EU member, then all my benefits are:
Easier to get a job, which I already have, not really needed.
That's all. If I want to do tourism, I can do it for 3 months in the EU.
Rama was absolutely right. He is saying those things as someone who does not care about the EU anymore.
It is more like a bunch of people calling Rama there and he feels he is wasting his time.
'WE DONT NEED YOU' is the real meaning of what Rama is trying to say, 'Why did you even call me here?'.
Plus the EU makes up alot of stuff that is just ridiculous.
Also I am sure Rama will not split with Macedonia, because there is no need for EU anymore.
EU is hiring albanians because they are in need of professionals.
My prediction is that Albania will become like a small Switzerland or Dubai in the Balkans in the next 5-10 years.
It got everything it needs. You can easily get a good job if you are a professional and get payed the same a german is getting payed.
You got mountains and the beach very closely together.
They will add the train from Albania to Kosovo. They will build skyscrapers.
EU companies will be hungry for albanian workers.
Salaries will go through the roof. (70k-90k euros per year will become normal)
So there is literally no need for EU anymore.
its not bcs of profesionals its more of a basicaly FREE LABOUT for the skills that people posses meaning for EXTREMELY CHEAP they get same or better workers instead of PAYING 3 times MORE FOR THEIR OWN DOMESTIC OR NEIGHBORING COUNTRIE SLABOUR!!!!
Thats why EU wanst cosnatntly to get mroe countries not only for GEOPOLITICAL,POLITICAL but also economy to STRENGHTEN THE CAPITAL CENTER WICH IS GERMANY BY USING CHEAP LABOUR FROM TEH BALKANS,EASTERN EUROPE,ASIA,AFRICA......
@@goranstojanov1160 I totally agree with you. But it turns out Italian professionals, not all of them of course, but many I have met in my career get payed twice lower.
Same for Croatians, Bulgaria and many other EU countries.
They are more in need of professionals rather than cheap prices, because for cheap they got Indian and Bangladesh. I know they have hired many Germans and they could not finish projects, same for Italians.
That's my experience, not saying always the case.
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
EU will be what? Hungry?
Hungry for drug dealers and criminals? Come on... Fu*** grow up!
In the next 10 year's you will be the small turkey.
Luckily these decisions are made by looking at the average income representative of the whole country, not at the income of individuals like yourself. And by that average, albania is still a (low) middle-income country. So, it could benefit by joining.
@@supermario929 I also believe exact same. I feel somehow unfortunate I am not in the average. Mainly because you feel as others do not understand what you did to go this far.
The EU is an elitist club. You should either be one of the rich guys or you should be particularly important to one of the big guys. Albania is neither of these things and thus kept at arms length.
It's nothing new, really. It's the same tune that has been playing for the last 130 years, but toned down considerably. It used to be unfair division of Albanian lands by Great European powers 110 years ago, now it's the economy. They are the cause we are where we are today and they will be the cause for the indefinite delay of our acceptance.
I'm not expecting much, honestly. They simply don't want us as part of their club. This much is quite obvious.
That's not it
Do you think they are dumb? Didnt you ever think that they understand the motives of a simple Albanian. Wich is emmigrate. Look for a brighter future!
They dont want Albania Kosovo Serbia Montenegro Macedonia else because of emmigration. Just look at bullgaria they are in the eu but dont have schengen yet! They would rather take arabs then people originated in Europe! Thats how much they think of us!
The EU is like a balloon which expands but does not have the strength to lift up the payload because it gets too heavy every time a candidate is added. It does not give the benefit as it was perceived when it was created. The idea was to prevent another war in western Europe but the irony is that the EU becomes the creator of war. Albania thinks that the EU is like an anti depressant pil but the analogy is more correct if he would say that it is like a viagra pil that boost the ego for a day or less.
The EU has not "create" any wars. How absurd.
You also don't seem to understand what viagra does.
Rama should've said - no empire lasts forever ( EU is not exception) we do not want to be part of a Empire at time when it begins to get ruined within.
haha. The EU is NOT an empire. How silly. Totally absurd.
@@RobespierreThePoof Yes , you're right. What they call them selfs this days?
Why europe is so Deceiving .
I missed this thing with Bulgaria. Have to reed more about what happened, but slowly it pisses me of, when countries get in, that don’t fulfill the rules, but than block things because of antique things that were meant to be solved by joining EU. If this countries don’t understand this, they should be kicked out -> EU needs reformation and for sure no french or hungarian way
Why would you post such an emotional comment without familiarising yourself with the facts then !
Bravo Edu! Sempre saggie parole
All albanians are in Europe, but Albania not yet. This is called European Union.
I personally think that my country should not seek to join EU because we will not have any freedom. Albania should try and build its economy with other countries outside EU and work together with Kosova Montenegro and Macedonia and it will benefit the four countries more then joining EUROPE 🇪🇺
but NOT Serbia, we defenitively we KOSOVA do not want Open Balkan with Serbia, if you guys chose to go with Open Balkan with Serbia we from Kosovo are going to close the boarders with Albania and Serbia then you guys go With enemy we DON't!
I don't understand. The EU provides guarantees of greater freedoms.
Welcome to New Yugoslavia
Open Balkans project is very solid and more ambition than EU.I hope west Balkans leaders find a way out of EU.
I am very surprised with some of your messages here saying that Albania hasn’t been yet ready to join EU. Bearing in mind that without the key role of Albania and Balkans the EU wouldn’t have been where it is today. Our secret of not being able to join EU is the dark history of the dark alliances made to innocent Albanians over years. To be objective, we one day will be EU members but this would not change the fact and history that our role is only just to fulfil the stomach of hungry beings, but further it is for the piece of Europe and togetherness which is missing since the death of Gjergj Kastrioti.
Re-arranging deck chairs on the Titanic on its way down :D :D :D
Edi Rama should be dhe president of Europe because he has the best way of doing things that are not done by the other governments of Europe (Edi Rama the best ❤)
Rama rocks.
Rama sucks
All right thinking European countries should join EU
So, Ukraine is now able to be talked about maybe being an EU member, officially. But just talked about.
What goes around it comes back around.
Good luck with peace
Clear NATO and EU are both mutual admiration clubs for European oligarchs since the fall of the Soviet Union; and both on an “Income Drive”. Their Marketing business model is pragmatic in soliciting new “pay now play later…… maybe” membership to increase income stream and cover the Brexit deficit. EU Candidate Members Turkey Finland and Sweden can be defaulted and thrown out of the queue at will and whims of the global Hegemonic Oligarchs.
Maybe now Albania needs to learn a lot to not have big expectancy with other countries who just give words only without action or proof. Albania also needs to have a connection with the countries to learn something for good from the Country that has: more wisdom, calm, more love and close with the people, more culture, more spiritual, more sportive, more Patriotic, more humble, to fixing inside the Country for better in all aspects. Maybe PM Edi Rama can visit Bali - Indonesia is one of the multi-culture and healing places.
And maybe you must visit Albania Iam sure that you didnt visit yet, bcs all they more,more,more you can find in Albania, you are welcome
I believe Indonesians should visit Albania to learn a thing or two about peace and wisdom. Indonesia committed the East Timor genocide, so I don’t believe you can claim moral superiority here. Please visit Albania, and you will learn a lot about culture, traditions, patriotism and respect for others.
@@deepnet2285 Did you have visit Bali Indonesia ?
@@Tu-To_couple nobody wants to visit Bali indonesia ,,, there are slums everywhere
Until Serbia Albania Bosnia reachs anything we do not need EU. EU is our biggest problem not China Russia.
Actually no, if the albanian or any other EU candidate country's guvernment would do its job and root out corruption and align itself with the European values and laws, that candidacy would be cut short and full EU membership would be granted, but you've got to put in the work, there's no other way.
And what do you know about the work Albania has done?
Who cares, by the way.
Maybe it's better if we don't.
Look what is going on with Ukraine now and all the refugees.
If EU countries think they are Golden, maybe we are hidden gems. Balkans is a very strategic area. From the Black Sea, Russia could easily get into the Mediterranean Sea. And then, figure it out...
🇦🇱🇫🇷
What happens if Russia can bring their goods to the global market without the west's ability to control what Russia sells said goods for?
Rama knows about drugs.
He should resign ASAP
9:30 LOL InterBalkan conflict: Who is the first/oldest nation?
We not ballkans we EU since 2000 some ppl vishes no true all those contrys hawe their name Croatia Molte negro Bosnja Macedonia Kosovo
Neandertaler nation
France for sure
Dinosaur Union.
Bulgaria has no Historical Rights in Northern Macedonia. Bullgaria has occupied Some parts of Macedonia not long ago. Former Yugoslavia had decided to call those Bulgarians with a different name, Macedonian baced on the Territory, though those people speak Bulgarian, not Macedonian.
Let's face it, there were no slavic People, nor Turks in the Ballkans until century VIII-IX ac.
Why would Bulgarians even think of making decisions for Macedonia.
This Edi Rama speaks in circles.
Macron and the EU speak in fractals.
More of hallucinogens
The enemy of my enemy is my friend.
Welcome Turkey 🇹🇷
Nonsense.
what THE problem. Ukraine is in war
Lol, this guy is really really upset at not being allowed into the EU.
They don’t want Albania because of the mafia
negotiations for accession start on tuesday. how about that?
@@supermario929 They will last 20 years.
@@farzana6676 the point is…in your face. You were wrong, as you are about this 20 years thing.
Balkan Turkiye no wey out uropa wil newer akcept Albania in uropa wekh op
Europe doesn't want Balkan because they have many similarities with Turkey ( 5 centuries of Ottoman rule does that to nations)
@@defaultname1245 urops is daing 🗿⚰🪦🚬
@@defaultname1245 since when is the whole balkan represtented by albanians and bosnians ?
@@zan6518 since 14 century
For the EU to go forward, candidacy must be granted to some African countries, simple.
African countries are not in Europe my dear.
It’s European Union not African union
At this point there is a joke in my country,if Madagascar will be close geographicaly Ursula will invite them în EU😀
Tunesia would be a good candidate actually
@@eleonora78 we have the same joke in Australia
I doubt that his English could be one reason of not getting EU membership 😅. Difficult to understand!
Not at all.
@@JuliaMRichter Oh you took it so serious 😁
@@Sandy-qs5og Yes, I appreciate the effort to speak in a language most people can understand.
@@Sandy-qs5og how many languages do you dear Sandy speak? Honestly I would be surprised if you said more than 1.
Edi Rama already speaks 5 languages, unlike you who probably cannot speak more than 1 mr ‘linguist’.
Does the EU centrally own or directly control the media, the education system, all cultural activities, law enforcement and the judiciary? Is all political activity subject to approval by the centre? Does the EU monitor and punish aberrant personal behaviour of its subjects? Is there always only one, centrally approved, option available for any important decision that is put to a vote?