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Roundtable on Chapter 23 – The Active Role of Civil Society in the Roadmap for the Functioning of Democratic Institutions within the Political Criteria Framework, 22 January 2024

On January 22, 2024, the European Movement in Albania and the Ministry of Justice organised in Tirana the Roundtable on Chapter 23, focusing on the Active Role of Civil Society in the Roadmap for the Functioning of Democratic Institutions. The purpose of this Roundtable was to discuss and consult with the roundtable members and the […]

Founding Roundtable of the Partnership Platform for Chapter 5 – Public Procurement, 16 January 2024

On January 16, 2024, the Founding Roundtable for Chapter 5 – Public Procurement was convened within the framework of the Partnership Platform for European Integration and the National Convention for European Integration by EMA in collaboration with the Public Procurement Agency (PPA). This meeting marked the formal establishment of the PPEI Roundtable for Chapter 5, […]

MCN TV – The EU agreement on migration/ Deliu: The pact aims general rules that will be respected by all EU countries, 24 December 2023

Regarding the recent events in the European Union on the topic of immigration, the EU integration expert Nirvana Deliu, invited to MCN TV, said that the agreement reached between the European Commission, the European Council and the European Parliament will bring new developments. Deliu emphasised that this agreement aims to reform unified rules and procedures […]

Discussion Forum – Navigating the Path to Eu Accession of Albania – Insights on Rule of Law, Anti-Corruption and Human Rights Issues in Albania, 21 December 2023

On December 21, 2023, the European Movement in Albania held a discussion forum at Europe House premises concerning the publication and presentation of a few policy papers and legal articles within the “Building Partnership on Fundamentals: Empowered CSOs for the EU Accession Process” project, with the financial support of the European Union – IPA Civil Society Facility […]

Discussion Forum – Beyond European Developments – Reflections from New Researchers, 15 December 2023

On December 15, 2023, the European Movement in Albania held a discussion forum at the premises of the Tirana Marriott Hotel regarding the publication of several journalistic writings in EuroSpeak – the online portal, and the presentation of the digest of 10 articles in the Albanian language printed forma. The Western Balkans integration process and […]

Ora News – The EU has no date for Albania, Nirvana Deliu on live stream, 15 December 2023

Nirvana Deliu, Integration Expert was invited to speak about the negotiation process and the summit between the EU and the Western Balkans. The expert stated that Albania’s weakest point in this process is the “Rule of Law” in which she emphasized that a correct and fundamental reform is needed to move forward in this direction. […]

Report TV – Gjipali: Changing veto policies, preventing bilateral disputes, 14 December 2023

Gledis Gjipali, the Executive Director of EMA, was invited to Report TV to discuss the blocking of Albanian integration process by Greece, and he stated that Greece could not maintain its vetoes indefinitely without providing a valid cause. In a similar vein, the support provided by other nations, amongst them even Germany, oppose this stand. […]

ABC News – Negotiations in the “hands” of Greece, Gjipali: EU will increase the pressure on official Athens, what is expected to happen? 13 December 2023

Gledis Gjipali, Executive Director of EMA, invited to speak about the blocking of the integration process by Greece, commented that Albania has made progress in the adoption of roadmaps, which have been approved by the EC and that Greece cannot hold a veto as long as a sufficient justification is not provided, based on the […]

Fax News – Deliu: Rule of Law in Albania – A Chink in the Armour, 13 December 2023

Integration expert Nirvana Deliu was invited to Fax News on the EU-Western Balkans summit and the negotiation process. According to the expert, Albania’s “Rule of Law” cluster is its weakest point in this process. Nirvana addressed this question by claiming that the difference can be attributed to a precise and fundamental reformation of this cluster. […]

RTSH 1 – Gjipali: Greece cannot impose this stand for very long, 13 December 2023

Integration expert Gledis Gjipali was invited to RTSH to discuss the current developments from the Summit held on December 13th, in which discussed the progress made in the integration process of the six Western Balkan countries, as well as the current state of relations between Albania and Greece, Albania and North Macedonia, and Russo-Ukrainian tension […]