Albania has made significant strides in its EU accession journey, reaching important milestones since negotiations officially began. The First Intergovernmental Conference took place in July 2022, followed by the conclusion of the screening process and the Second Intergovernmental Conference in October 2024. Since then, it has opened Cluster 1, covering five negotiating chapters, and Cluster 6, comprising two chapters. Determined to maintain this momentum, Albania aims to complete negotiations by 2027 and achieve EU membership by 2030. The Growth Plan offers a tangible opportunity to support this ambition. Under the Growth Plan, Albania is set to receive EUR 922 million, tied to the implementation of 31 reform measures spanning five key policy areas.
To secure funding, the governments of the Western Balkan countries were required to develop Reform Agendas providing a comprehensive framework. These agendas outline a series of payment conditions tied to the planned reforms. This paper will explore the development and adoption of the Reform Agenda in Albania.