EU visa liberalization for Albania in 2010?

TIRANA, Nov 25 – A report written by France, which currently holds the EU Presidency, hinted that the liberalization of Albania’s visa regime with the EU may be delayed until 2010, instead of 2009 as was expected previously.
The document, which is expected to officially come out next week, outlines the duties and responsibilities of the countries that have signed Stabilization and Association Agreements with the EU, which – beside Albania, include Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The inefficiency of the measures taken by Albania in its fight against organized crime and corruption were reportedly cited as the main impediment to dialogue for the free movement of Albania citizens in the EU, according to reports.
The tiny Balkan country has to fulfill a list of requirements, including issuing more secure documents to its citizens and stepping up the fight against illegal migration, organized crime and corruption.