Economy / Albania
Key EU Accession Figure Resigns
May 2007 | Risk SummaryBesnik Mustafaj resigned as Albania's foreign minister on April 24, blaming tiredness for his decision. While observers speculate on his motivation for resigning, the move comes at a delicate time for Albania's hopes for EU candidacy. Indeed, Mr Mustafaj acted as a key advocate of EU accession and significantly contributed to Albania's chances in seeking dialogue with the EU. Moreover, the Minister also played an influential role in supporting Kosovo's ethnic Albanian independence
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