Ursula von der Leyen

Ursula von der Leyen and Bajram Begaj

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...
Edi Rama and Ursula von der Leyen

EU Commission President kicks off Balkan tour in Tirana

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen began her Balkan tour in Tirana. The decision to start in Albania reflects the country’s positive developments in its EU membership process. Last...
Ursula von der Leyen

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...

First asylum seekers arrive at Gjadër Camp under Italy-Albania agreement

The first group of 16 asylum seekers, set to be housed at the Gjadër camp, arrived this Wednesday morning at the port of Shëngjin. At 8 AM, the Italian military...
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen

Von der Leyen urges EU leaders to explore migrant return hubs along lines of Albania – Italy model

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called on EU leaders to explore the idea of setting up migrant return hubs in non-EU countries. In a letter sent ahead...
Ursula von der Leyen and Viktor Orbán

Orban’s presentation on Hungary’s EU presidency: call for Serbia’s EU accession and confrontation with von der Leyen

The presentation of Hungary’s EU Council Presidency priorities by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in the European Parliament on 9 October included a call to fulfill EU promises to the Western...