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NCEI, WG I, Session 1: “Free Legal Aid in Albania – the role and contribution of non-state actors” November 16, 2020

On November 16, 2020, the European Movement in Albania (EMA), and the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) of Albania  in partnership with the Slovak Foreign Policy Association, with the financial support of SlovakAid, organized Session 1 of Working Group I on “Free Legal Aid in Albania – the role and contribution of non-state actors ”. Working […]

Migrant Integration Policy Index 2020 – Country Report Albania, November 2020

This country report is published by MIPEX group, based on the information and data offered by the researchers of European Movement Albania as the Albanian partner of the Migrant Integration Policy Index (MIPEX). MIPEX2020 is a unique tool which measures policies to integrate migrants in 52 countries across five continents including all EU countries + […]

A2 CNN – The pre-election confrontation, the effects on the European integration process

Gledis Gjipali, executive director of EMA invited to A2, on November 4, 2020, to discuss the violation of the country’s integration into the European Union, as a result of internal political disputes. He also commented on the political dynamics in the newly launched election campaign and the possible effects on the country’s EU integration process, at […]

Vision Plus – In anticipation of the intergovernmental conference

Gledis Gjipali, executive director of EMA invited to Vizion Plus, in the morning show 7pa5, on November 4, 2020, to discuss the intergovernmental conference. He said that this conference is the first step towards the real opening of the EU negotiations. We are currently waiting for the decision-making of the member states, where with the meeting of […]

RTSH – USA presidential elections, guest Gledis Gjipali

Gledis Gjipali, executive director of EMA invited to RTSH on  November 4, 2020, to discuss the US presidential election. He analyzed Trump’s presidency during these 4 years, focusing on relations with Russia, North Korea and Iran, where the latter led to a rift with the European Union. He also focused on the relations with NATO and Trump’s […]

NCEI, WG IV, Session 1: “Challenges of Albania concerning Chapter 22 and managing the EU funds” , 23 October 2020

On October 23, 2020, the European Movement in Albania (EMA), in cooperation with the Albanian Development Fund (ADF) and Slovak Foreign Policy Association, in the framework of the National Convention for European Integration 2019-2021 supported by SlovakAid organized Session I of Working Group 4: Chapter 22. The topic of the activity was: “Challenges of Albania […]

Syri TV – Gjipali: EC is accused of optimism, we should wait for the opinion of the member states

Gledis Gjipali, executive director of EMA invited to the evening news edition on SYRI TV on 7 October 2020. He commented on the visit of the Enlargement Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi, in  Albania. Gjipali said that the EU will make an analysis of the Electoral reform. Asked if there will be a division between Albania and Northern Macedonia […]

Fax News – Gjipali: Electoral Reform will open discussions

Gledis Gjipali, Executive Director of EMA invited to Fax News on October 7, 2020, regarding the progress report of the European Commission, the visit of the Commissioner for Enlargement, Olivér Várhelyi and the New Electoral Code. He said that Albania has a very positive assessment in the report, but the Constitutional Court and the political system […]

7pa5 – In anticipation of the first Intergovernmental Conference

Nirvana Deliu, EMA researcher, was invited to the morning show on Vizion Plus, 7pa5, on October 7, 2020, to comment on the report of the European Commission for the Western Balkan countries, especially for Albania and the intergovernmental conference. She stated that the evaluation of the report on Albania, compared to other countries was positive […]

Gjipali: EC assessment is positive. Constitutional Court is holding back the green light for the negotiations

Gledis Gjipali, executive director of EMA, invited to Abc News on 6 October 2020 states that the report published by the European Commission, has given a good evaluation for Albania and North Macedonia on EU negotiations. He also stated that there is only one unfulfilled matter: Constitutional Court in order to start the intergovernmental conference. […]