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EU Elections 2024: Insights from analyst Gledis Gjipali on the political scene, as shared with RTSH 24, 6 June 2024

Invited to discuss the European Parliament elections on RTSH 24, Integration Expert Gledis Gjipali emphasised the rise of far-right extremism coupled with pronounced Euroscepticism in Europe, highlighting its impact on the continent’s political landscape. According to him, voter turnout is increasing in Central Europe, while in Western Europe it remains low. Gjipali explains that this […]

SYRI TV – Gjipali: Meloni’s visit to Albania was a component of the election campaign for the European elections, 5 June 2024

Invited to SYRI TV, Gledis Gjipali, Executive Director of the European Movement in Albania and Integration expert, discussed the migration agreement between Albania and Italy and Giorgia Meloni’s visit to Shëngjin. Gjipali described this visit as an electoral one in the context of the European elections on June 9th. According to the expert, the visit […]

Info Session – Measuring progress: Reforms in the field of Rule of Law in the European integration process framework, 1 June 2024 Berat

On June 1, 2024, the European Movement in Albania (EMA), in collaboration with the Academy of Political Studies (ASP), held an info session in the city of Berat to address the latest developments in the European integration process in Albania, mainly in the rule of law, as well as the involvement of non-state actors and […]

Policy Paper – The Reform and Growth Facility for the Western Balkans: A Legal and Institutional Analysis to Address the Economic Challenges, May 2024

This paper, authored by PhD Gentjan Skara, Lecturer of EU Law and Competition Law, Department of Law, Epoka University, analyses the recent EU initiative for the Western Balkan countries, the Growth Facility, which aims to accelerate fundamental socio-economic convergence of the WBC economies with the EU and progressive integration with the Union single market. It sheds […]

Report TV – The EU requires legal amendments towards the recognition of same-sex marriages by 2028! Revision of the Criminal Code on hate speech, 14 May 2024

On 14 May 2024, a discussion roundtable on LGBTQI community’s entitlement to the enjoyment of all rights at “Europe House” was convened, organised by European Movement in Albania in cooperation with Pro LGBT organisation, with the participation of legal experts, activists and members of civil society participated, as well as the special presence of the […]

ABC News – New President’s oath of RNM stirs conflict risks; Gjipali warns of Greek and Bulgarian tensions / Rama’s meeting in Athens boosts collaboration expectations, 13 May 2024

In a recent segment on “Tirana Live” on “ABC News,” Gledis Gjipali, an EU Integration expert, dissected the mounting tensions between Greece and North Macedonia, stemming from the contentious name issue and the pronouncements of the new President of North Macedonia. Gjipali voiced deep-seated concern over this situation, deeming it a looming threat to peace […]

Report TV – Gjipali maps Albania’s EU Path by 2030 on ‘Studio Live’ – a Positive Turn with Reforms Overdrive, 9 May 2024

EU Integration Expert, Gledis Gjipali, joined the discussion via Skype which shed light on Albania’s journey towards EU integration, focusing on transition and setting the milestone year of 2030 as a possible accession date. Drawing attention to Albania’s current situation in the Western Balkans, Gjipali highlighted the country’s progress in political and legal reforms, signalling […]

RTSH – Unravelling Europe Day: in Conversation with Gledis Gjipali, 9 May, 2024

As part of the Europe Day discourse, Gledis Gjipali, EU Integration Expert, enriched the dialogue by addressing a broad spectrum of topics. Starting with the historical importance of this day, as a celebration of the European Union, he emphasized the multidimensional benefits this union of states has brought in over the recent decades. Gjipali mentioned […]

Discussion Forum – Open dialogue with civil society and young people on integration issues with a focus on justice and the rule of law, 8 May 2024

On May 8, 2024, the European Movement in Albania, in cooperation with the Ministry of Justice in the context of Europe Day, organised a discussion forum in the premises of Tirana International Hotel, with the theme “Open dialogue with civil society and young people on integration issues with a focus on justice and the rule […]

Klan News & ABC News – Inner Workings in Greece/ Gjipali: Little chances for Beleri’s MEP Candidacy, 16 April 2024

During a recent interview on Klan News and ABC News, Gledis Gjipali, the Director of the European Movement in Albania, was invited to discuss the surprising development wherein the Greek Prime Minister nominated Fredi Beleri as a candidate for the European Parliament in the upcoming June elections. Gjipali conveyed an assessment indicating that Beleri’s prospects […]