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eu legislation approximation
Membership in the European Union (EU) has been a priority for all postcommunism Albanian governments. Having signed the Stabilisation and Association Agreement with the European Union since 2006, Albania is currently expecting to receive the candidate status from the EU.
As part of its obligations under the Stabilisation and Association Agreement, Albania has been undergoing a process of approximation of its national legislation with the acquis communautaire of the European Union. Approximation of legislation in the EU context refers to the process of aligning national legislation with the EU acquis with the ultimate goal of the transposition and implementation of the entire acquis communautaire as a condition for membership.
The experience of our team combines a deep knowledge of legislative drafting encompassed with a keen propensity for institutional and capacity building. Members of our firm have participated in the approximation process with respect to various areas of legislation, in particular with respect to the company law, VAT law, excise law, etc. Their involvement in this area includes the entire spectrum, from the identification of gaps and noncompliance among national legislation and the EU acquis to the drafting of proposals for the necessary changes, the analysis of the legal impact that the approximation process would have, and the necessary timelines for its implementation.
Therefore, in the area of approximation of the national legislation with the EU acquis, Frost & Fire Consulting can:
- Provide policy advice on the process of approximation to EU legislation and guidance to the relevant authorities on a mechanism of review of Albanian legislation vis-à-vis EU acquis approximation
- Develop a needs assessment in the relevant area, analyze key documents, identify gaps with regard to EU legislation and best practices, and provide relevant advice
- Provide assistance with the process of approximation of legislation and convergence with the EU acquis as per the established priorities
- In the context of EU approximation, provide advice on enhancing the tools of coordination among state institutions responsible for the area in question
- Advise the relevant authorities on preparing for future EU technical assistance through developing internal strategies and policies
- Advise the beneficiaries on applicable policy-monitoring systems and processes
- Advise the beneficiary on identifying and accessing the appropriate EU assistance instruments to support the implementation of reform policies
- Ensure commitment to project activities and follow-up to the provided advice
- Ensure effective cooperation with other advisors in the area, as well as coordination with other relevant EU actors
- Ensure that the management and reporting timelines are adhered to and that outputs/results are delivered on time
- Provide policy advice on the process of approximation to EU legislation and guidance to the relevant authorities on a mechanism of review of Albanian legislation vis-à-vis EU acquis approximation
- Develop a needs assessment in the relevant area, analyze key documents, identify gaps with regard to EU legislation and best practices, and provide relevant advice
- Provide assistance with the process of approximation of legislation and convergence with the EU acquis as per the established priorities
- In the context of EU approximation, provide advice on enhancing the tools of coordination among state institutions responsible for the area in question
- Advise the relevant authorities on preparing for future EU technical assistance through developing internal strategies and policies
- Advise the beneficiaries on applicable policy-monitoring systems and processes
- Advise the beneficiary on identifying and accessing the appropriate EU assistance instruments to support the implementation of reform policies
- Ensure commitment to project activities and follow-up to the provided advice
- Ensure effective cooperation with other advisors in the area, as well as coordination with other relevant EU actors
- Ensure that the management and reporting timelines are adhered to and that outputs/results are delivered on time