Author Archive

TRT World – Gjipali: Ukraine proposes to make Joint Weapons Production Centres in the Balkans, 6 March 2024

Expert in European Integration Gledis Gjipali was invited to TRT World to discuss the situation in Ukraine and the concern Balkan countries have about it spreading to other parts of the region. According to Gjipali, there is cause for concern about a possible change in US policy, which is linked to the current state of affairs. The Tirana Summit was intended to provide Ukraine with military and economic support for the upcoming months and years, in addition to the political […]

RTSH – Gjipali: Letter from European ministers: MEPs should approve the Growth Plan for the Balkans, 1 March 2024

The expert on integration issues, Gledis Gjipali, was invited by RTSH to share his views regarding the letter of the seven ministers of foreign affairs and European affairs from EU member states. Among the ministers, Greece’s Foreign Minister, urged European institutions to speed up the the discussions on approving the financial mechanism for the Growth […]

ABC News – Strategic importance of the letter of 7 ministers, Deliu: Albania’s accession to the EU should be accelerated, 1 March 2024

The integration expert, Nirvana Deliu, was invited to ABC News Albania to provide her analysis regarding the ministers’ letter on the role of Albania and the steps to be taken towards the EU. Deliu sees the signature on this letter, which was mostly performed by Central and South-Eastern European countries, as a positive assessment for […]

Report TV – Deliu: EU-Western Balkans Summit: Growth Plan and Albanians’ Place in the Region, 29 February 2024

Nirvana Deliu, European Integration Expert, who was invited to Report TV, assured viewers that the EU will support Western Balkan nations who show a stronger commitment to and willingness to carry out reforms. According to Deliu, the summit’s statement was significant because it showed how the European Union was becoming more interested in various areas, […]

ABC News – Threat to the European Route/ Gjipali: Greece’s blockade is undermined by the verdict in the Beleri trial, 29 February 2024

Gledis Gjipali, European Integration Expert, offered his thoughts on Greece’s threat to obstruct Albania’s path towards the EU in the event that the Fredi Beleri dispute remains unresolved. He emphasized in a “Tirana Live” interview that the verdict in Beleri’s trial might render Greece’s blockade void. According to Gjipali, this has to do with the […]

Working Group for Chapter 5 – Revision of the Law “On Concessions and Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs)”, and best European practices, 29 February 2024

The Roundtable convened on February 29th, 2024, at Xheko Imperial Hotel, brought together different stakeholders with the aim to harmonize Albania’s legal framework governing Concessions and Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) with European Union directives. Jointly organised by the Public Procurement Agency and the European Movement in Albania, the event sought to explore avenues for aligning the […]

Gjipali on the Ukraine Summit: A number of diplomatic agreements were reached, making it a momentous occasion for Albania, 28-29 February 2024

Gledis Gjipali, Executive Director of European Movement in Albania, believes that the Ukraine Summit  made it clear that in order to prevent unrest in the Western Balkans, it becomes imperative to block Russia in conceivable ways, particularly in the areas of commerce and information. Along with stressing that the crisis is serious and the threat […]

Scan TV – Gjipali: Albania’s Benefit from the Migration Agreement, 23 February 2024

Gledis Gjipali, Integration Expert, was invited to Scan TV to provide his analysis of the migration agreement between Italy and Albania. He elucidated the content of the regulations governing their care and treatment, as well as the details of the agreement’s duration and execution. He expressed that Albania will benefit politically as this strategy will […]

National Resource Centre Workshop – The negotiation process for Chapter 24 – Justice, Freedom, Security – opportunities for the involvement of civil society in the negotiation process, January 26, 2024

On Friday, January 26 2024, EMA in collaboration with Melius Organisation, held a training session, bringing together representatives from civil society organisations, state institutions, academic staff, activists, and students to strengthen their capacities in the negotiation process between Albania and the European Union. The training consisted of four sessions addressing the topics included in Chapter […]

Gjipali: Despite the integration challenges, Albania is headed towards EU membership, stances on the Growth Plan, funding issues, and the Greek veto, 22-23 January 2024

Gledis Gjipali, Expert in International Affairs, provides a comprehensive assessment of the current situation in the Balkans, with a focus on Prime Minister Rama’s call and Albania’s efforts towards European Union (EU) membership. A review of the Skopje meeting and Prime Minister Rama’s call for increased engagement of Balkan leaders reveals a perceived good alignment. This […]