Why is this important: The action plan is part of Athens’ push to reset bilateral relations following Edi Rama’s re-election and his renewed pledge to bring Albania into the EU by 2030. It also comes ahead of Greece’s EU Council Presidency in 2027, during which Albania hopes to complete its membership negotiations.

Why is this important: The appointment marks a significant symbolic victory for Berisha on the international stage, while the resolution approved by CDI delivers some of the strongest criticism to date from a global political body regarding Albania’s democratic backsliding, governance, and elections.

Why is this important: The planned Albania–Croatia G2G summit would mark a deepening of bilateral ties and a move toward a new level of institutional cooperation between the two countries, both NATO members and partners on major regional infrastructure projects.

Why is this important: The summit signifies a major leap in bilateral relations, as Albania positions itself not only as a strategic regional partner but also as a trusted ally on European integration and security matters. It also underlines Italy’s growing role as Albania’s primary European supporter.

Why is this important: The milestone means that Albania will have opened all EU accession clusters within just 12 months — a feat Prime Minister Edi Rama called a “record” in the history of European integration. The rapid pace significantly strengthens Albania’s goal to complete technical negotiations by 2027 and become a full EU member by 2030.