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Report TV – Deliu: The Eighth Intergovernmental Conference, one step closer to European integration, 22 May 2026

Invited to an interview on Report TV, Nirvana Deliu, an expert on the European integration process at the European Movement in Albania (EMA), emphasised that recent developments regarding the holding of the eighth EU–Albania Intergovernmental Conference on 26 May demonstrate that the accession process has not stalled. She highlighted that Chapters 23 and 24 remain […]

Working Group for Chapter 23 – Regulation of Lobbying in Albania: Strengthening Transparency, Implementation Challenges, and Alignment with European Standards, 22 May 2026

On May 22, 2026, the first institutional roundtable on the implementation of Law No. 12/2026 “On Lobbying in the Republic of Albania” was held, organised by the European Movement in Albania (EMA) and the Commissioner for the Right to Information and Protection of Personal Data. The meeting took place within the framework of the Working […]

Ora News – Deliu: Deadlock over the IBAR Report, political polarisation, and regional competition,14 May 2026

In a live interview, Ms Nirvana Deliu, an expert on European integration, provided an in-depth analysis of Albania’s current progress on its path towards EU membership. She emphasised that, although the country is in the final stages of the accession negotiations and has officially opened all negotiation clusters, the process is currently stalled over the […]

A2 CNN – Deliu: The Importance of the parliamentary resolution and the unblocking of the IBAR Report, 14 May 2026

Invited to appear on Ora News, Nirvana Deliu, an expert on the European integration process at the European Movement in Albania (EMA), analysed recent developments in the Albanian Parliament regarding the resolution on European integration. She stressed that the country’s EU accession process transcends narrow political interests and requires close cross-party cooperation. Deliu also offered […]

Klan News – Political debate, the European Parliament’s report, 7 May 2026

On the national television channel Klan News, the Executive Director of the European Movement in Albania, Mr. Gledis Gjipali, was invited to discuss the report drafted by the European Parliament, explaining that this routine report for the 2023–2024 period, emphasizes the key issues of Albania’s integration process. He highlighted that the country has achieved progress […]

Vizion Plus – The European Parliament’s Report on Albania, Gjipali: Positive, it summarizes the developments of the years 2023–2024, May 5, 2026

Invited to an interview on Vizion Plus, Mr. Gledis Gjipali, Executive Director of the European Movement in Albania, spoke about the European Parliament’s report and its approval, explaining that this report reflects the enlargement package of the European Commission, covering the 2023–2024 period and summarising the main milestones. He emphasized that it is a positive […]

Working Group for Chapter 12 – Strengthening the Regulatory Framework for Official Controls and the Categorisation of Entities in Albania within the Framework of the Negotiation Process, 28 April 2026

The roundtable for Chapter 12 – Food Safety, Veterinary and Phytosanitary Polices focused primarily on the discussion of the draft law on official controls, the categorisation of entities in meeting EU standards, and the law on animal health and welfare. This roundtable was organised within the framework of the Partnership Platform for European Integration (PPIE) […]

News24 – EU Integration, Gjipali: Albania risks losing Growth Plan funds if It does not fulfill reforms, April 21, 2026

On a News24 program, Gledis Gjipali, Executive Director of the European Movement in Albania (EMA), emphasized that Albania has made rapid progress in the field of food safety. He clarified that the implementation of European standards is primarily the responsibility of private operators, as they cover most of the activity in this sector. According to […]

Study Visit “The practical functioning of the Food Safety and Veterinary Institute (ISUV) and its role in ensuring food safety”, 21 April 2026

The European Movement in Albania (EMA), in cooperation with the Institute of Food Safety and Veterinary (ISUV) and the ALERT Center organised a study visit to the ISUV premises with the aim of gaining a closer understanding of the institute’s activities and the functioning of its five constituent departments. Representatives of civil society organizations, independent […]

A2 CNN – Path towards membership, invited Nirvana Deliu, April 17, 2026

The guest on A2 CNN, the Director of Projects at the European Movement in Albania (EMA), explained that the European Commission has continuously provided a relatively positive assessment of Albania’s progress, particularly regarding the fundamental chapters 23 and 24. She emphasizes that the interim benchmarks have been substantially fulfilled, although there are still some gaps […]