Albania EU integration
EU Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee adopts Albania report, praises progress but flags political polarization
The European Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee adopted its 2025 report on Albania with 57 votes in favor, 11 against, and 6 abstentions. The report, authored by Austrian MEP Andreas Schieder,...
EU backs Albania’s rapid progress on reforms, eyes full chapter opening soon
The European Commission voiced full support for Albania’s push to open all remaining EU accession negotiation chapters as quickly as possible. Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos praised Albania’s reform pace during...
EU to open all negotiation chapters with Albania in June
The European Commission will open all remaining chapters of EU accession talks with Albania next month, marking a breakthrough in the country’s long road to membership. Why this is important:...
Albania and North Macedonia the first to receive EU Growth Plan disbursements
Albania and North Macedonia will be the first two countries in the Western Balkans to benefit from the EU’s new Growth Plan. The announcement came from EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta...
Rama presents Tirana candidates, frames May 11 elections as defining moment for EU accession
Prime Minister Edi Rama introduced the Socialist Party (SP) candidates for the Tirana district, calling them the most representative lineup to date, including individuals from diverse age groups, genders, and...
EU Enlargement Commissioner in Tirana: Albania deserves the EU
European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos visited Albania for the first time, meeting with Prime Minister Edi Rama. She expressed confidence that Albania could complete the technical process of EU...
The Veliaj case and Albania’s justice reform at a crossroads: the need for checks and balances
In the days following the arrest of Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj, there has been a whirlwind of debates, legal arguments, and political accusations. Yet, amid all the noise, one particular...