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Forum and Study Visit in Durrës: Environmental Protection-Respecting EU standards regarding water and waste management process

European Movement in Albania in partnership with the Embassy of Slovak Republic in Albania with the distinguished participation of the Deputy Head of Mission of Slovak Republic in Albania, Mr. Milan Selecký, conducted on March 30th, 2017, in Durrës a study visit followed by a discussion forum. This activity organised in the framework of National […]

Informative Manual: Territorial Administrative Reform in Albania, March 2017

Building bridges–A new cooperation culture between local institutions and their communities (2016-2017) a project funded by National Endowment for Democracy, seeks to provide sufficient, simplified information about the advantages, as well as possible negative side-effects of the Territorial Administrative Reform; establish a permanent and continuous dialogue between  local communities (citizens, NGOs, media, scholars) and political and […]

Forum and Study Visit in Lushnje: Consumer Protection-Food Safety and the impact on the environment due to Food Industry activity

European Movement in Albania in partnership with the Slovak Embassy in Albania in the framework of National Convention on EU Integration conducted on March 16th, a study visit followed by a discussion forum focused on “Consumer Protection and Food Safety and the impact on the environment due to Food Industry activity“. During the visit in […]

Kick off event: Establishing an Integrated Law Journal in Albania, February 27, 2017

On February 27, European Movement in Albania organised the event presenting the initiative: “Establishing an Integrated Law Journal in Albania”, supported by the Netherlands Embassy in Albania under the framework of MATRA for Rule of Law Program. Mr. Gledis Gjipali, the Executive Director of the European Movement Albania, during his introductory speech on the Albanian […]

Vizion Plus: Negotiations opened / What is next?

On 15 December 2016 Mr. Gledis Gjipali, the Executive Director of European Movement Albania, was invited on a TV programme to discuss about the Opening of Negotiations of Albania with EU, and also about the following procedures that need to be taken. Asked why there is still not a fixed date, Gjipali highlighted that Albania still […]

Regional Convention on European Integration of the Western Balkans “Capacities of the Public and Civil Sector for the Absorption of the EU funds“

In framework of the Regional Convention on European Integration of the Western Balkans, European Movement in Albania presented its study during the annual Regional Conference “Capacities of the Public and Civil Sector  for the Absorption of the EU funds“, that took place in Budva, from 25 to 27 November 2016. It represented the final event […]

Vizion Plus: European System of Information and Travel Authorisation (ETIAS)

On 21 November 2016,  Ms. Mona Xhexhaj,  policy researcher of European Movement Albania was interviewed by a national TV program, in regard with the latest proposal of the European Commission for the establishment of the European System of Information and Travel Authorisation (ETIAS). What is the purpose of this electronic instrument and what provides? Does it […]

Intelli News: Political roadblocks ahead on Albania’s EU path

On 11 November 2016, Mr.Gledis Gjipali, the executive director of EMA, was interviewed by Intelli News regarding the political roadblocks on the Albania’s EU path. He agrees that the central plank of judicial reform is the vetting law. “The biggest problem is that the system is already heavily corrupt and for years this has been […]

Scan TV: EU Report Conclusions for Albania

On 10 November 2016, Mr. Gledis Gjipali, the Executive Director of EMA was invited on a TV programme to discuss about the last Report of the European Commission for Albania. According to Mr. Gjipali, in general the report seemed to be positive, especially in regard with showing a good implementation of reforms.  In regard with […]

Tonight Ilva Tare: Recommended negotiations with the EU

On 9 November 2016, Mr. Gledis Gjipali, the Executive Director of EMA, was interviwed by Ora News in regard with the Report of the European Commission for Albania. He expressed that it has been a long process and unfortunately Albania is already delayed in this process if we pay attention to the time lost as […]