Hence, the country has failed to make much headway on its accession path since 2008, when it made its first major step towards eventual membership by signing a Stabilisation and Association Agreement with Brussels.
Astfel, ţara nu a reuşit să avanseze prea mult din 2008, când a făcut primul pas important către eventuala aderare, prin semnarea Acordului de Asociere şi Stabilizare cu Bruxelles-ul.