Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany, covers an area of 357,386 km2 and is the most populous country in the European Union. The capital and largest metropolis since the reunification of East and West Germany on October 3, 1990, is Berlin. The official language is German and the dominant religion is Christianity.
The Federal Republic of Germany was one of the founding countries of the European Economic Community in 1957 and of the European Union in 1993.
As a global leader in several technological industrial sectors, Germany is the world’s third largest exporter and importer of goods. A developed country with a very high standard of living, it supports a system of social care and universal health care, environmental protection and free education at public universities.
The major powers, including Germany, recognized the new Albanian state at the London Conference of Ambassadors in December 1912. While the Albanian people striving for independence received little support from the German Empire, the new Albanian state was ruled by the German prince Wilhelm zu Wied for six month in 1914.
Albania and Germany established diplomatic relations on May 18, 1922. Since October 2, 1987, when Albania and the Federal Republic of Germany restored diplomatic relations, both countries have shown a great desire and strong will to increase bilateral cooperation.
From the moment Albania entered the democratization process in 1991, the partnership between the two countries has strengthened more and more. Germany considers Albania as a key actor that plays a principled, dynamic and stabilizing role in the Region of Western Balkan Countries.
Albania greatly appreciates Germany’s continuous assistance in internal reforms, such as the reform in justice, and all the support that Germany has shown regarding the opening of negotiations with the EU.
The “Berlin Process”, initiated by former Chancellor Merkel and revitalized by Chancellor Scholz, is clear evidence of Germany’s commitment to the accession of Albania and the countries of the Western Balkans to the EU.
The legal framework between the two countries is complete and multifaceted.
Albania and Germany have cooperated closely in the framework of international organizations.
The relations between the parliaments of the two countries have also been quite intense, including the exchange of high-level parliamentary visits and the commitment of the German Bundestag in supporting Albania’s EU integration process.
In the economic cooperation between the two countries, the objective remains to place the economic dimension at the same level as the political one.
Albania appreciates the continuous contribution of Germany as a direct donor (through grants, soft loans and technical assistance programs) and as an indirect donor through joint programs of the EU, the World Bank, UN agencies in many areas of the Albanian economy. .
We strongly encourage cooperation with Germany in the field of tourism, the promotion of tourist destinations and the encouragement of German investments in the field of tourism.
The Albanian diaspora in Germany, which is well integrated in the society and institutions of all German Lands, as well as the considerable number of young Albanians studying in the most prestigious schools and universities in Germany, constitute strong bridges of friendship and cooperation between the two countries.
a. A detailed formation on the establishment of diplomatic relations between Albania and Germany can be found in the link below:
https://punetejashtme.gov.al/newsroom/8-gjermani/
b. Below is the list of bilateral agreements signed between Albania and Germany
Marreveshje dypaleshe Shqiperi-Gjermani
