Western Balkans
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:...
Albania reaffirms commitment to NATO and defense investment at Dayton Forum
President Bajram Begaj used his speech at the NATO Parliamentary Assembly in Dayton to spotlight Albania’s growing defense budget, its commitment to Ukraine, and its enduring support for regional peace...
Tirana hosts European Political Community Summit with 51 leaders in attendance
On Thursday and Friday, Tirana became the center of Europe as 51 heads of state and institutional leaders arrived for the sixth European Political Community (EPC) Summit, hosted for the...
Albania to open eight more EU Chapters at fifth intergovernmental conference on May 22
Albania will open eight new chapters in its EU accession talks later this month, as the country prepares for the fifth intergovernmental conference with the European Union on May 22...
Tirana to host European Political Community Summit on May 16
Albania’s capital will host the 6th meeting of the European Political Community (EPC) on May 16, bringing together the heads of state or government from 44 European countries. This is...
The West that liberated Kosovo no longer exists
Opinion by Mero Baze March 24, 1999, marks the first—and perhaps the last—time NATO jets rose to bomb a country that was oppressing an ethnic minority within its own borders....
European Parliament to open regional contact office in Albania
The European Parliament has chosen Albania as the location for its new regional contact office for the Western Balkans. According to an official announcement, in the context of growing geopolitical...
Edi Rama at Munich Security Conference: EU must move faster on enlargement
Prime Minister Edi Rama participated in the “EU Enlargement” panel at the Munich Security Conference, alongside European Commissioner for Neighborhood and Enlargement Marta Kos and North Macedonian Prime Minister Hristijan...
Western Balkans advance toward SEPA integration for cross-border Euro payments
After the European Payments Council approved the inclusion of Albania and Montenegro in the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) schemes in November 2024, financial institutions in both countries will begin...