The Free Movement of Albanian Goods toward the European Union

Abstract

The free movement of goods is one of the most debatable topics for academics that are focused on European law. One of the four fundamental freedoms of the internal market with the potential to benefit consumers. Because of its complexities, it continues to be important and needs to be continuously studied and analyzed. Given this, the main goal of this paper is to prove if the free movement of Albanian goods toward the European Union is a positive indicator or not for the future. It will be an examination to better understand where we are as a country. To better understand the situation, the analysis will begin with a general overview of the free movement of goods and its significance, followed by a look at the opportunities and challenges that Albania will most likely face in the future. This study attempts to examine the progress of Albania in the area of the free movement of goods, as a country that aspires to be part of the European Union. It models such an analysis, which begins with the first agreement created for this purpose, such as the Stabilization and Association Agreement, and concludes with the most recent creation, The Open Balkan. The analysis conducted through this lens leads Albania to a better future if it adapts to European Union standards, but things cannot be that simple. The true challenges lie deeper and will be visible in the near future.