Marta Kos
PM Edi Rama, EU Commissioner condemn Sali Berisha’s attack against EU ambassador over gender equality law
Former Prime Minister Sali Berisha has sparked widespread backlash following a controversial attack on EU Ambassador Silvio Gonzato during a parliamentary session over a proposed gender equality law. Why is...
EU hands progress report to Albania, urges completion of key reforms to stay on 2027 track
The European Union has formally delivered its 2025 Progress Report to Prime Minister Edi Rama, with the EU Ambassador in Tirana hailing Albania’s efforts as “excellent” — while warning that...
EU hails Albania’s EU accession progress as “unprecedented,” eyes 2027 membership
The European Commission has described Albania’s progress toward European Union membership as “unprecedented”, placing it among the frontrunners in the Western Balkans enlargement process, alongside Montenegro. Officials called the country’s...
EU Enlargement chief urges Albania to finalize negotiations with opening of last chapter
The European Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos, has called on Albania to take the final step in its EU accession process by opening the last negotiation cluster — on agriculture...
Albania opens fifth cluster in EU accession talks
Albania officially opened the Fifth Negotiation Cluster – Green Agenda and Sustainable Connectivity – on Tuesday, marking another key step toward EU membership. This cluster includes four chapters: Transport Policy...
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...
European Parliament backs 2023–2024 Albania Report, applauds judicial reforms but warns on political polarization
The European Parliament has adopted its 2023–2024 resolution on Albania with an overwhelming majority of 502 votes in favor out of 686 members present. The report, drafted by Austrian MEP...
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:...