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Policy Paper: Ukraine crisis implications on EU migration policy and security, December 2022

The war in Ukraine that started in 24 February 2022, from Russian army made the geopolitical situation more complex and unsecure, with a new wave of people fleeing from their country and seeking refuge in the European Union countries. This new wave of refugees came in a time when EU is still dealing with migration […]

Gledis Gjipali/Executive Director of EMA gives his remarks on the EU-Western Balkan summit held in Tirana- 6.12.2022

Gledis Gjipali, the Executive Director of EMA commented the EU-Western Balkans summit held in Tirana on December 6, 2022. He stated that the selection of Albania as a host country is based on the progress during the negotiation process this year, as well as on the complete alignment of Albania’s foreign policy with that of […]

NCEI 2021-2023, Working Group III (Chapter 11,12 and 28-Session 3: Models of socio-economic development for rural areas and the use of pesticides on organic farming; November 22,2022, Vlora

On November 22, EMA in cooperation with the Slovak Foreign Policy Association, with the contribution of the Albanian Agribusiness Council (KASH) and with the financial support of Slovak Aid held in Vlora the third session of Working Group III. This activity was organized within the  framework of NCEI 2021- 2023 and was focused on the […]

A2CNN/Gjipali: The Berlin Process relevance for EU integration

On November 3, 2022, Gledis Gjipali/Executive Director of EMA, was on A2 CNN to talk about the “Berlin Process Summit 2022” and its relevance for Albania’s EU integration. He pointed out that even with the change of the  Germany’ Chancellor, the commitment towards this initiative has remained the same. Three agreements were signed during this […]

NCEI 2021-2023, WG V (Chapter 1): Standards on production of traditional and artisanal food – Slovak experience, 28 October 2022, Pogradec

On Friday, October 28, 2022, the second session for Working Group V (Trade and Economic Issues) on the topic “Standards on production of traditional and artisanal food – Slovak experience (Chapter 1)” was held in Pogradec. This meeting is organized in the framework of the National Convention on European Integration, which is implemented by the […]

EMA’s Executive Director/Gledis Gjipali comments the visit of Ursula Von der Leyen in Albania

On 29 October, 2022, Gledis Gjipali/Executive Director of EMA  was on RTSH to comment the visit of the Ursula Von der Leyen/President of the European Commission in Albania. He stated that this visit shows the support of the EU for Albania and confirms that out foreign policy is in coherence with EU principles. Moreover, this visit served as […]

NCEI 2021-2023, Working Group III-Session 2: Organic Agriculture (Chapter 11,12 and 28) October 26,2022, Saranda

European Movement in Albania in cooperation with the Slovak Foreign Policy Association, with the contribution of the Albanian Agribusiness Council (KASH) and with the financial support of SlovakAid held on October 26, 2022, in Saranda the second session of Working Group III (Rural Development and Consumer Protection). This activity was organized within the framework of […]

EMA’ Executive Director, Gledis Gjipali gives his remarks on the 2022 EC’s Report for Albania

During the month of October, the Executive Director of EMA, Gledis Gjipali was invited to several media platforms to give his remarks on the 2022 European Commission’s Report for Albania.  He stated that this document assesses the preparation and progress for each chapter, highlighting the most relevant issues and priorities. Gjipali pointed out that there […]

Albania’s Scorecard on Progress and Level of Preparation regarding EU accession during 2021, October 2022

The European Commission (EC) monitors Albania ̍s progress and level of preparation in meeting EU membership requirements on an annual basis. The country is working on the transposition of the Acquis according to the National Plan on European Integration Plan (NPEI), which serves as a tool for fulfilling the obligations arising from the Stabilization and […]

“The Europeanization of Public Policies in Albania”- forums and information sessions

European Movement in Albania within the framework of the Erasmus+ program of the EU Jean Monnet- Center of Excellence “The Europeanization of Public Policies in Albania” (ERASMUS-JMO-2021-HEI-TCH-RSCH) has organized several forums and info-sessions bringing together young professionals from different sectors to discuss and share views on European Integration process, empower them to shape and influence […]