Ursula von der Leyen
Von der Leyen: the future of the Western Balkans is in the EU
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen declared that the future of the Western Balkans lies in European Union membership, during her State of the Union speech at the European...
EU Summit highlights Western Balkans’ path to integration
The leaders of the European Union and the Western Balkans convened on December 18 in Brussels. The summit focused on urging countries in the region to resolve longstanding disputes, both...
European College campus construction begins in Tirana
Construction has begun on the European College campus in Tirana, which opened its doors for the first time this academic year. The campus, expected to be completed within two years,...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...