EU Enlargement
EU leaders give optimism on enlargement, Albania could join by 2029
European Union leaders at the Bled summit delivered optimistic messages on enlargement, with Albania and Montenegro emerging as frontrunners to become the bloc’s newest members by 2029. Why is this...
Albania to open remaining EU negotiation chapters soon, says Danish minister
Danish Minister for European Affairs Marie Bjerre told the European Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee today that Albania will open the two remaining negotiation group chapters within a short time. “Albania...
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 opens 8 new EU negotiation chapters in Brussels
Less than a month after its last session, the European Union held its fifth intergovernmental conference with Albania, advancing the country’s membership process with the opening of negotiations on eight...
Denmark takes EU presidency on July 1, signals support for enlargement
Starting July 1, Denmark will assume the rotating presidency of the European Union. In advance of this, Copenhagen has reaffirmed its strong backing for the EU enlargement process — with...
Macron deepens France–Albania ties with visit beyond EPC and investment summit
Besides attending the European Political Community Summit and the FII Europe investment forum, French President Emmanuel Macron remained in Tirana for an additional day to hold a bilateral meeting with...
Tirana hosts European Political Community Summit with 51 leaders in attendance
On Thursday and Friday, Tirana became the center of Europe as 51 heads of state and institutional leaders arrived for the sixth European Political Community (EPC) Summit, hosted for the...
Albania to open eight more EU Chapters at fifth intergovernmental conference on May 22
Albania will open eight new chapters in its EU accession talks later this month, as the country prepares for the fifth intergovernmental conference with the European Union on May 22...
Berisha meets former Enlargement Commissioner Hahn, despite history of harsh criticism
Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha met with former European Commissioner for Enlargement Johannes Hahn during the European People’s Party (EPP) Congress in Valencia, in a meeting the DP described as...