Professor and political analyst Enver Bytyçi, invited to the studio of the show "Oponencë" in News24, commented on the perspective of Albania's European membership and the country's relations with the European Union.
Bytyçi stated that despite Albania's internal challenges, especially regarding corruption and the functioning of institutions, the European Union has no interest in weakening relations with Tirana.
"I don't think the EU and Albania will weaken relations. The EU is interested in having a state in the Balkans where it can justify its positions," he said.
According to the professor, Albania is seen as a reliable partner of Brussels, despite serious governance problems.
"Even in Albania, which is more loyal than it should be, the EU will be blamed, not Albania. The EU has an interest in keeping Albania, even though it is corrupt, anchored behind itself," he declared.
Bytyçi underlined that this dynamic stems from geopolitical calculations and the EU's need to maintain influence in the Western Balkans region, at a time of increased international rivalries.
