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Cluster 5 – Resources, Agriculture and Cohesion

Cluster V covers the areas of agriculture, natural resources and cohesion policies. This cluster holds particular importance, as it addresses sectors directly linked to economic development, food safety, and the reduction of regional disparities. Within this cluster, candidate countries commit to aligning their national legislation with the EU acquis, ensuring the harmonisation of agricultural policies […]

MCN – Opening of chapters an achievement, but half the work remains; Deliu: Weak points in environment and food safety, 17 November 2025

Invited to the news edition on MCN TV, Nirvana Deliu, an expert on the European integration process at the European Movement in Albania (EMA), extensively commented on developments related to Albania’s EU integration process. Deliu described the opening of all clusters within just 13 months as an achievement for Albania, but emphasized that it is […]

ABC News – Integration, final chapters opened; Gjipali: An even more important phase begins, the work will be intensive, 17 November 2025

Gledis Gjipali, Executive Director of the European Movement in Albania (EMA), during an interview on ABC News, analysed the opening of negotiations for Cluster 5 – Agriculture, Resources and Cohesion, as well as the work that still needs to be done for the successful closure of the other clusters. Gjipali described the opening of negotiations […]

ABC News – Historic meeting of the two governments; Deliu: Italy, a supporter of Albania, will push forward EU integration, 16 November 2025

Invited to the program “Newsroom” on ABC News, Nirvana Deliu, an expert on the European integration process at the European Movement in Albania (EMA), analysed the meeting held between the Italian and Albanian governments in Rome, among other related developments. Initially, Deliu stated that after assuming the EU presidency, Italy will advance the integration process […]

OraNews – “Alert” by Granit Sokolaj, Green Line 08002626 and consumer protection, 14 November 2025

On the program “Alert”, broadcast on Ora News and hosted by journalist Granit Sokolaj, a discussion was held on the activities planned within the framework of the project “Green Line for Consumer Protection – Food Safety and Strengthening the Protection of Consumer Rights in Albania through the Empowerment of Local CSOs”, funded by the European […]

Ora News – Albania-Italy government meeting; Deliu: Agreements focus on investments and infrastructure, 14 November 2025

Nirvana Deliu, Expert on the European integration process at the European Movement in Albania (EMA), during an interview on Ora News, analysed the meeting between the Albanian and Italian governments and the expected impact of the agreements signed between them on Albania’s European path. Deliu considered the agreements between the two governments important, highlighting that […]

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 […]