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Albania’s Scorecard on Progress and Level of Preparation regarding EU accession, November 2025

The European Commission (EC) monitors Albania ̍s progress and level of preparation in meeting EU membership requirements on an annual basis. The country is working on the transposition of the Acquis according to the National Plan on European Integration (NPEI), which serves as a tool for fulfilling the obligations arising from the Stabilization and Association […]

MCN – Gender equality; Gjipali: It brings no significant impact or negative consequences for society, 7 November 2025

During an interview on MCN TV, Gledis Gjipali, Executive Director of the European Movement in Albania (EMA), analysed several developments related to Albania’s European integration process. Regarding the gender equality law, Gjipali commented that the terms used in the law are the same as those applied in the European Union and that it will not […]

Ora News – Ora News – We have opened 5 out of 6 cluster chapters; Gjipali: EU Progress Report for Albania is positive, 5 November 2025

Gledis Gjipali, Executive Director of the European Movement in Albania (EMA), during an interview on Ora News’s program “Ora e Betit” with journalist Beti Njuma, commented on several developments related to Albania-EU negotiations. He first described this year’s Report as positive, due to the opening of 5 out of 6 cluster chapters. However, he noted that […]

A2 CNN – Nirvana Deliu: The EU does not make compromises regarding the media concern, November 4, 2025

Nirvana Deliu, Expert on the European integration process at the European Movement for Albania (EMA), during an interview on A2 CNN, analysed the European Commission’s report published on November 4, as well as the progress made in certain areas. At first, Deliu mentioned the positive elements of this report, without forgetting the recommendations that still […]

MCN TV – Gjipali: Limiting the right of veto accelerates EU membership, but it is not a political proposal, October 23, 2025

Invited on MCN Live, Gledis Gjipali, Executive Director of the European Movement in Albania (EMA), commented on the developments of the past month and their impact on the integration process of the Western Balkan states. Gjipali stated that the Berlin Process no longer holds the same importance it had at the beginning, when it started […]

A2 CNN – “EU Accession alongside Montenegro,” Gjipali: Our Reforms help us, we must intensify efforts, October 22, 2025

Gledis Gjipali, Executive Director of the European Movement in Albania (EMA), was a guest on A2 CNN to discuss the European Union’s readiness to admit new members, including Albania, even under a framework without veto rights. He emphasized that maintaining positive progress is essential and that Albania must continue and intensify its efforts to achieve […]

Ora News – “Steps toward the EU,” Gjipali: Membership will happen only upon fulfilling the required criteria, October 22, 2025

Gledis Gjipali, Executive Director of the European Movement in Albania (EMA), analysed on Ora News Albania’s possible accession to the European Union without veto rights until the EU completes its internal reforms. Gjipali emphasized that reaching such an agreement remains closely tied to Albania’s fulfillment of a series of standards and conditions, which does not […]

Guideline for Monitoring Strategic Documents as a Tool for Measuring and Evaluating Integration Processes, October 2025

The Guideline for Monitoring Strategic Documents as a Tool for Measuring and Evaluating Integration Processes has been developed as a methodological and analytical instrument aimed at strengthening the understanding, assessment, and monitoring of strategic documents for Chapter 23 – Judiciary and Fundamental Rights within the context of the European integration process. In a structured manner, […]

Green Line – Second Workshop Training for Strengthening the Capacities of Civil Society Organizations for Consumer Protection, 17 October 2025

On October 17, 2025, at the premises of Europe House, the second workshop training on consumer protection was held, organised by the European Movement in Albania (EMA), within the framework of the project “Green Line for Consumer Protection – Food Safety and Strengthening Consumer Rights Protection in Albania through Empowerement of Local CSOs,” funded by […]

Guideline on the Inclusion of Non-State Actors in the Decision-Making Processes for Consumer Protection, October 2025

This guideline has been prepared with the aim of helping non-state actors (civil society organizations, academia, businesses, trade unions, and interest groups) to better understand the structure of the consumer protection system and the concrete ways in which they can become involved in public decision-making processes. This document is intended to serve as a practical […]