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MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION (2025/3048(RSP))

On the accession of the Republic of Albania to the Convention of 2 July 2019 on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil or Commercial Matters

B-10-2026-0102

on behalf of the Committee on Legal Affairs · Rapporteur: Ilhan Kyuchyuk

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Parliament supports Albania's accession to the 2019 Judgments Convention, which facilitates recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments in civil or commercial matters. It recalls that the resolution does not affect the EU procedure under Article 218(6) TFEU for establishing the EU's position on third-state accessions.

Key points

  1. Welcomes the Commission's positive assessments aimed at establishing treaty relations with Albania under the Judgments Convention.
  2. Supports Albania's accession to the Judgments Convention.
  3. Recalls that the resolution is without prejudice to the procedure under Article 218(6) TFEU, which should be followed for EU positions on third-state accessions to Hague Conference Conventions.

Who is affected

  • The Republic of Albania, which will have treaty relations with the EU if the accession is accepted.

Figures and deadlines

  • Albania deposited its instrument of ratification on 13 February 2025.
  • The Convention will enter into force for Albania on 1 March 2026.

Legal basis: Article 218 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union