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Working Group for Chapter 5 – Status of Chapter 5 in the negotiation process: Fulfillment of closing benchmarks, 27 February 2026

The Public Procurement Agency and the European Movement in Albania (EMA) organised a roundtable that focused mainly on the current state of progress under Chapter 5 – Public Procurement, the fulfillment of provisional closing benchmarks within the framework of Albania’s EU accession negotiations, and the drafting of the National Action Plan 2026–2030 for the Open […]

Green Line Roundtable for Chapter 12 – The addressing of the recommendations of the European Commission Report 2025 regarding the field of food safety and the challenges related to fulfilling commitments within the framework of the negotiation process in Cluster 5 ‘Resources, Agriculture, Cohesion’ / Chapter 12, February 4, 2026

Food safety was the focus of the roundtable held by the European Movement in Albania (EMA), in cooperation with the National Council for European Integration (KKIE), as an important topic with an impact on public health, economy, and public trust, particularly in the context of Albania’s accession to the European Union. This comes at a […]

Ora News – “Alert” by Granit Sokolaj – Consumer Complaints at 0800 26 26, December 26 2025

On the program “Alert”, broadcast on Ora News and hosted by journalist Granit Sokolaj, an extensive discussion was held on the activities envisaged within the project “Green Line for Consumer Protection – Food Safety and Strengthening the Protection of Consumer Rights in Albania through the Empowerment of Local CSOs”, funded by the European Union. Ermelinda […]

Informative Session on the Guideline for the Functioning of Democratic Institutions, 23 December 2025

This informative session, organised with the aim of promoting the Guideline for the Functioning of Democratic Institutions, drafted by Mr. Florian Xhafa within the framework of the project “Building Partnership on Fundamentals: Empowered CSOs for the EU Accession Process,” brought together representatives of civil society, the media, academia, experts, and other stakeholders interested in the […]

Discussion Forum – The new legal landscape: How are justice, privacy, and public security changing?, 22 December 2025

The discussion forum, organised by the European Movement in Albania (EMA) on 22 December 2025, under the moderation of journalist Katerina Hysenllari, focused on topics related to issues under Chapters 23 and 24 of the EU acquis, drawing inspiration from articles published in the Albanian Law Journal (ALJ). In his introductory remarks, Gledis Gjipali, Executive […]

Klan News – Statement from the EU-Western Balkans Summit, interview with Gledis Gjipali, 18 December 2025

During an interview on Klan News, Gledis Gjipali, Executive Director of the European Movement in Albania (EMA), commented on this year’s Brussels Summit and what was expected from it. Gjipali described the Summit as important because it focuses on the Western Balkans and reflects both the pace and preparedness of candidate countries aiming to join […]

Ora News – Deliu: Gradual integration is linked to the process the EU aims for candidate countries, 17 December 2025

Invited to Ora News, Nirvana Deliu, Expert on the European integration process at the European Movement in Albania (EMA), briefly spoke about this process. Deliu emphasized the importance of gradual integration, which helps candidate countries begin to experience the effects and impacts that will occur once they become part of the European Union. Several initiatives […]

Guideline for Monitoring and Analysis of the Criteria “Functioning of Democratic Institutions” (Cluster 1), December 2025

The Guideline for Monitoring and Analysis of the Functioning of Democratic Institutions is a practical and methodological tool aimed at strengthening the role of civil society and experts in Albania’s European integration process, specifically within Cluster 1 – Fundamentals. It provides a clear framework for monitoring reforms across three measurable areas: the electoral process (e.g. […]

ABC News – Albania expands the Growth Plan; Brussels Summit, Deliu: European Commission report gives positive assessment for our country, 17 December 2025

Invited to ABC News, Nirvana Deliu, Expert on the European integration process at the European Movement in Albania (EMA), provided a detailed analysis of the Brussels Summit held on 17 December and the issues discussed. Deliu highlighted the importance of this Summit, as it brings together leaders from EU member states and Western Balkan countries. […]

Ora News – “Alert” by Granit Sokolaj, European Commission’s Report on Albania vs. Consumers, 28 November 2025

Gledis Gjipali, Executive Director of the European Movement in Albania (EMA), during an interview on Ora News’s program “Alert” by journalist Granit Sokolaj, commented on the adoption of several recent laws by Parliament and their impact on the EU negotiation process. Gjipali first addressed public consultation, noting that it has not been properly conducted by the […]