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BalkanInsight: Albanian Court Stalls Vital Judicial Reform Law

On October 26th, 2016, Mr. Gledis Gjipali, the director of the European Movement in Albania, was interviewed by “ BalkanInsight” regarding the vetting judges and prosecutors as an important part of the judicial reform. Mr. Gjipali stressed that every delay in approving the laws that comprise the judicial reform programme directly affects the country’s EU […]

BalkanInsight: Albania Prepares EU Talks Amid Expert Skepticism

On September 8th 2016, Ms. Mona Xhexhaj, policy researcher of European Movement Albania, was interviewed by “BalkanInsight” regarding the 8th meeting of the Stabilization and Association Council  between Albania and the EU. According to Ms.Xhexhaj, Albania is making progress but the EU Council of Ministers might want more time to see how the country is […]

National Convention on EU Integration – Assessment and Recommendations 2015-2016

EMA has the pleasure to share with you the publication of National Convention on EU Integration – Assessments and Recommendations 2015-2016. Perceiving EU integration not as a mere institutional agenda, but as an ambitious development project being continuously determined from the whole society, the role of CSOs and citizens actively committed is crucial to promote […]

EU Presidency handover from Kingdom of Netherlands to the Slovak Republic

Slovakia takes the rotating presidency of the European Union after the Netherlands. At a time when Europe is facing major challenges, such as “Brexit” or migrant crisis, again the process of integrating the Western Balkans remains intact. Milan Ciganik, Ambassador of the Slovak Republic said that Albania has already given a sign that is ready […]

Albanian analysts comment on Brexit

On 24 June 2016 Mr. Gledis Gjipali, the Executive Director of EMA, was interviewed by “VOA” concerning the impact of Brexit in the region. According to Mr. Gjipali Britain was a major supporter of EU enlargement with the countries of Southeast Europe and Turkey, so Britain leaving the EU will directly affect the expansion plans. […]

A Regional MIPEX Assessment of the Western Balkans 2015

EMA has the pleasure to share with you the Regional Migrant Integration Policy Index (MIPEX) Assessment of Western Balkans for year 2015.  It is the first time Albania is involved  in MIPEX evaluation, while EMA team with the collaboration of national experts working on state institutions or different NGOs  filled out the MIPEX questionnaire for Albania, which is a reference […]

Youth Discussion Forum with the Ambassador of Netherlands in Albania, H. E. Mrs. Dewi van de Weerd

On June 9, 2016 in framework of Europe Day activities, EMA organised a Youth Discussion Forum with the participation of the Ambassador of Netherlands in Albania, H.E.Mrs. Dewi van de Weerd, as the key speaker. EMA Project Coordinator of Europe Day 2016, Ms. Mona Xhexhaj during her welcome remarks emphasised the aim to bring Europe […]

Policy Study: From Soft to Systematic Policy and Regulatory Impact Assessment in Albania, June 2016

EMA has the pleasure to share with you the Policy Study: From Soft to Systematic Policy and Regulatory Impact Assessment in Albania. This publication has been produced with the assistance of European Fund for Balkans, in framework of Think and Link Programme. The study analyses the state of affairs in the policy and legislative process in […]

BalkanInsight: Clock Ticks For Albania to Pass EU Reforms

On 27 May 2016 Mr. Gledis Gjipali, the Executive Director of EMA, was interviewed by “BalkanInsight” concerning the approval of the judicial reform in Albania. According to Mr. Gjipali if the reform is not approved until the foreseen deadline (June), Albania will delay the negotiations up to a year and half, also because of the […]

Albanian Radio Television – “Convention for Integration”

NewsDesk Albanian Radio Television – “Convention for Integration”, EMA activity in Tirana, plenary session of working groups for National Convention on European Integration, 26 May 2016