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Working Group for Chapter 24 – Information and awareness-raising on Financial Technology (Fintech) – the innovations and risks it brings in the context of combating money laundering, 30 October 2025

On 30 October 2025, at the Xheko Imperial Hotel, a discussion roundtable was held, organized by the Financial Intelligence Agency (AIF) and the European Movement in Albania (EMA) on Chapter 24 within the framework of the National Convention for European Integration (NCEI). The session focused on informing and raising awareness about FinTech, its innovations, and […]

Integrated MEL Modules (Advanced Programme) – Evaluation of Public Policies: Empirical Analysis, 30 September 2025

On 30 September, 2025, the second advanced module of the MEL took place, under the MEL Integrated Module Programme on Rule of Law Policies bringing together participants from civil society organizations, universities, and the legal field. The session, led by Mimoza Agolli, focused on strengthening participants’ skills in designing and implementing evidence-based policy evaluations. Agolli […]

Integrated MEL Modules (Advanced Programme) – Evaluation of Public Policies: Empirical Analysis, 23 September 2025

On September 23, 2025, the first advanced module of the MEL Integrated Programme on Rule of Law Policies took place, bringing together participants from civil society organizations, academia, and the legal field. The session, led by Mimoza Agolli, focused on introducing participants to the main stages of public policy evaluation and to the analytical tools […]

Working Group for Chapter 23 – Implementation of the New Law on Personal Data Protection in the Context of Chapter 23 Negotiations: Dialogue with Civil Society and the Private Sector, 15 July 2025

The meeting of the Working Group on Chapter 23 – Judiciary and Fundamental Rights was held on 15 July 2025, organized by the European Movement in Albania (EMA) in cooperation with the Commissioner for the Right to Information and Personal Data Protection, within the framework of the National Convention on European Integration, supported by the […]

Discussion Forum – Potential and Challenge of Integration in a troubled Europe, 21 June 2025, Berat

On June 21, 2025, in Berat, the European Movement Albania, in cooperation with the Academy of Political Studies, organized a Discussion Forum with civil society representatives, activists, professionals, and youth to discuss the EU enlargement process, its challenges and opportunities, also influenced by geopolitical changes and uncertainties arising from international conflicts and disputes. Erjon Tase, […]

Working Group for Chapter 23 – Justice Reform in Progress: The Role of the School of Magistrates and Judicial Integrity in the EU accession process, 20 June 2025

Justice reform remains a cornerstone of Albania’s EU accession process, with the integrity of the judiciary and the role of the School of Magistrates playing a decisive part in meeting key milestones outlined in the European Commission Country Report. Thus, on June 20, 2025 a roundtable was held in Tirana on Chapter 23 – Judiciary […]

NRC 3 Workshop: The European integration process in Albania – opportunities for the involvement of civil society and youth in the negotiations process for social policies, employment, education, and youth, Pogradec, 30 May 2025

On May 30, 2025, in cooperation with the Pogradec Municipal Council, a workshop was held as part of the National Resource Centre for Civil Society, organised by Partners Albania for Change and Development and the European Movement in Albania. The main focus of the activity was to identify opportunities for the involvement of civil society, […]

NRC 3 Workshop: The European integration process in Albania – opportunities for the involvement of civil society and youth in the negotiations process for social policies, employment, education, and youth, Korça, 29 May 2025

On May 29, 2025, in cooperation with the Faculty of Natural and Human Sciences of the “Fan S. Noli” University in Korça, the second workshop was held within the framework of the National Resource Centre for Civil Society, organized by Partners Albania for Change and Development and the European Movement in Albania. The main focus […]

NRC 3 Workshop: The European integration process in Albania – opportunities for the involvement of civil society and youth in the negotiations process for social policies, employment, education, and youth, Elbasan, 28 May 2025

On May 28, 2025, in cooperation with the Municipality of Elbasan, a workshop was held as part of the National Resource Centre for Civil Society, organised by Partners Albania for Change and Development and the European Movement in Albania. The main focus of the activity was to identify opportunities for the involvement of civil society, […]

Cluster 3 – Competitiveness and Inclusive Growth

Cluster 3 – Competitiveness and Inclusive Growth, consisting of eight chapters, primarily focuses on strengthening Albania’s economic and social development to ensure alignment with EU standards and best practices.  To support this objective, Cluster 3 emphasizes reforms in areas such as such as taxation, employment, digital innovation, and consumer protection, which serve as key avenues […]