EU integration
Albania’s opposition welcomes EU Progress Report as a reflection of their concerns over misgovernance
Albania’s opposition has described the European Commission’s Progress Report as the clearest reflection of their long-standing concerns about government mismanagement. Jorida Tabaku, a key figure in the Democratic Party and...
Albanian opposition refuses to endorse Joint Resolution in 18th EU-Albania SAA Parliamentary Committee Meeting
During the 18th meeting of the EU-Albania Stabilization and Association Parliamentary Committee held on October 29 and 30 in Tirana, the committee failed to issue a joint resolution. The Democratic...
Pension reform surges to forefront of Albania’s public debate
While opposition parties continue their protests, their spotlight is unexpectedly being stolen by another issue that has suddenly surged to the forefront of public debate: pension reform. Prime Minister Edi...
EU-Albania SAA Committee meeting held amid opposition protest
The 18th meeting of the EU-Albania Stabilization-Association Parliamentary Committee took place in Tirana, marking the opposition’s return to parliament after a month of strained relations with the ruling majority. This...
Foreign Minister: Albania working for EU membership before 2030
Albania aims to join the European Union earlier than the 2030 target, announced the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Igli Hasani, in an interview on North Macedonia’s “Alsat” TV. ...
Albanian PM reaffirms Albania’s commitment to EU integration by 2030
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama reiterated his goal for Albania to join the European Union by 2030, despite delays in negotiations. Speaking on his podcast Flasim, Rama emphasized that Albania continues...
Ursula von der Leyen to tour Western Balkans next weeek
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is set to embark on a tour of the Western Balkans next week, visiting six countries in the region. Why is this important: The...
Berlin Process marks 10 years: key agreements and future plans for Western Balkans integration
On Monday, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hosted the leaders of six Western Balkan countries at the 10th-anniversary summit of the ‘Berlin Process.’ European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, along...
Justice Minister warns opposition leaders of legal consequences of civil unrest
Albania’s Justice Minister, Ulsi Manja, issued a stern warning today, stating that anyone engaging in so-called acts of civil unrest, such as blocking roads, ports and airports, or damaging public...
Albania’s SEPA membership: a major milestone in EU integration
Albania is moving toward membership in the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA), following the official submission of its application in June 2023. With the backing of institutions like the European...