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EU Ambassador in Tirana emphasizes readiness to support Albania’s EU ambitions
EU Ambassador Silvio Gonzato declared the European Commission’s full readiness to back Albania’s ambitious reform agenda, stressing that support from the EU is stronger than ever as the country advances...
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...
Albania’s 2024 Progress Report issues call for constructive dialogue in Parliament
In its Progress Report for 2024, the European Commission emphasizes the urgent need for a constructive and inclusive dialogue within the Albanian parliament. This message was echoed by Silvio Gonzato,...
European Commission’s annual reports urge Serbia and Kosovo to implement normalization agreements, as both countries move in the opposite direction
The Commission’s annual reports on the countries aspiring to EU accession, published on Wednesday, called on Serbia and Kosovo to ‘to implement the obligations stemming from the Agreement on the...
European Commission’s annual report praises Albania’s progress, supports opening another cluster of negotiations this year
The Commission’s annual enlargement package notes that Albanian authorities ‘have maintained a high level of ambition to move forward in the accession negotiations. According to the Commission, Albania has continued...
European Commission approves Reform Agendas of Western Balkans countries, clearing the path for payments under the Reform and Growth Facility
On Wednesday, the Commission approved the Reform Agendas of Albania, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia. In these agendas, the five Western Balkan governments commit to implementing socio-economic and fundamental...
President Begaj advocates for Albania’s EU membership in meeting with Von der Leyen
In a pivotal meeting today, Albanian President Bajram Begaj urged European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to prioritize Albania’s aspirations for EU membership. The discussions centered on Albania’s integration...
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...
Albania to open first cluster of EU accession negotiations on 15 October
The EU Committee of the Permanent Representatives of the Member States (COREPER) unanimously decided on Wednesday to formally open the first cluster of EU accession negotiations with Albania on 15...
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...