Europe is the future, listen to you of « Great Albania »
From the heart of Barcelona, to the largest international fish industry and seafood, Seafood Expo GlobalAlbanian entrepreneur Gjergj Luca became the voice of a call that goes beyond business: Albania should embrace Europe, not just as a political project, but as a reality of opportunities and development.
In an international atmosphere where competition and quality reign, Luca set the example of Vičiūnai group From Lithuania – a country that, while under the shadow of communism a few decades ago, is today a powerful actor in European and global markets. Vičiūnaiwinner of one of the two major awards in the competition Seafood Excellence Global Awards 2025represents everything that can be done when a nation chooses progress and integration.
« Look at Lithuania, look at Estonia. Places that came out of a past in common with us. Today they are in the heart of the European Union. As we are still at the door, » says Luca, with the tone of an entrepreneur seeking for his country what Europe offers: guarantees, security, perspective and dignity.
Luca does not separate the business from European affiliation. In Barcelona he represents Albania not only with quality sea products, but also with a work philosophy that has always aimed at the highest standards – exactly what the European market requires. Partners’ successes like Kalaneuvos oy from Finland and Vičiūnai group There are, for him, direct examples of what is possible in a Europe where it is honestly competing and quality is evaluated.
« Since 1991, Vičiūnai has grown every year, producing for 57 countries around the world. They have become powerful because they are part of a union that supports them, paves the way for them, » Luca recalled.
As Albania approaches an election moment on May 11, Luca does not hide the concern that many Albanians continue to remain in doubt about the road to the European Union. He calls on everyone not to see integration as an abstract dream, but as a concrete necessity for development and dignity.
« Europe is our chance, it is our challenge and it is the future we should not lose. »
– Luca concludes, inviting Albanians to vote and decide on an Albania that finally sees themselves part of the progress and magnificent Europe it represents.
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