Albanian Foreign Ministry Ties EU Accession to Minority Rights After Zvernec Unrest

The Albanian Foreign Ministry said the country's EU accession prospects depend on minority rights. The statement came after unrest in the village of Zvernec. Officials linked the disturbances to concerns over ethnic minority treatment. The ministry emphasized that progress toward EU membership cannot ignore those issues. Albanian authorities indicated they will address the grievances raised by the unrest. EU officials have previously highlighted minority rights as a key criterion for accession. The ministry’s remarks aim to reassure European partners of Albania’s commitment. Observers will watch how the government implements reforms in response to the Zvernec incident.