EU integration
Edi Rama in London: Albania will never host migrant camps
Prime Minister Edi Rama reaffirmed from London that Albania will not accept any request to host asylum or migrant processing centers, repeating his earlier stance that “never in Albania” will...
From controversy to revision: Albania retains binary gender definition in equality bill
A draft law on legal equality submitted to the Albanian Parliament initially proposed redefining gender in a way that would have allowed recognition beyond the traditional male-female binary. The proposal,...
Moody’s reaffirms Albania’s credit rating at Ba3 with a stable outlook
The international credit rating agency Moody’s has reaffirmed Albania’s sovereign credit rating at Ba3 with a stable outlook, citing the country’s macroeconomic stability and resilience in the face of multiple...
EBRD maintains Albania’s economic growth forecast at 3.5%
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has kept its growth forecast for Albania unchanged at 3.5% for both 2025 and 2026. The decision signals confidence in the country’s...
EU Delegation congratulates Edi Rama and new cabinet, urges continued reform efforts
The European Union Delegation in Albania officially congratulated Prime Minister Edi Rama and his new cabinet on taking office, emphasizing the importance of sustained reform efforts to advance the country’s...
EU Ambassador calls for focus to shift to cooperation in parliament and electoral reform
The European Commission seems to consider Albania’s May 11 parliamentary elections a closed political chapter. According to EU Ambassador Silvio Gonzato, attention must now shift to Parliament, where political forces...
Socialist Party launches campaign with EU-themed rally and call for fourth mandate
The Socialist Party officially launched its election campaign at noon on Saturday, April 12, with a rally in Tirana’s Skanderbeg Square, where the twelve golden stars of the European Union...
Berisha appears at SPAK again, accuses prosecutors of “amnestying electoral crimes”
Former Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha appeared once again at the Special Anti-Corruption Structure (SPAK) on Monday, as part of his ongoing legal obligation to check in with authorities under...
Albanian President marks Kosovo’s 17th independence anniversary with call for unity and integration
During a state reception commemorating the 17th anniversary of Kosovo’s independence, Albanian President Bajram Begaj hailed Kosovo’s independence as a testament to resilience and sacrifice, honoring those who fought for...
2024 in review: Western Balkans between EU integration and persisting tensions
The Western Balkans continued to navigate a challenging dual dynamic in 2024: the pursuit of European Union (EU) integration on the one hand and the enduring shadow of inter-ethnic tensions...