Activities

Conference of the National Convention for European Integration 2026, 19 June 2026

On 19 June 2026, European Movement in Albania (EMA) organised the National Convention for  European Integration 2026, dedicated to the key issues related to Chapter 23 and 24, of Albania’s European Union accession negotiations. At the same time the conference served as an opportunity to present the results, achievements and impact of the European Union […]

Working Group for Chapter 5 – Public Procurement: Update on the current status of meeting the closing benchmarks and the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the public procurement system, 18 June 2026

The European Movement in Albania (EMA), in cooperation with the Public Procurement Agency, organised a Discussion and Consultation Roundtable on 18 June 2026 for Chapter 5 – Public Procurement, focusing on the fulfillment of the chapter’s closing benchmarks, the current state of the process, and the use of artificial intelligence in the public procurement system. […]

Working Group for Chapter 23 – Improving the Business Climate: Legal Certainty, Property Rights, and the Perspective of the Business Community in the Framework of Chapter 23, June 15, 2026

Following the endorsement of the IBAR for Chapters 23 and 24, work continues steadily and intensively towards fulfilling the Closing Benchmarks under Chapter 23 – Judiciary and Fundamental Rights, while maintaining a strong focus on those issues that remain most challenging and require broader stakeholder engagement. In this context, the latest meeting between the European […]

Info Session – Next steps towards the EU: Closing negotiation Chapters, meeting EU Standards, and delivering reforms, 13 June 2026, Durrës

The European Movement in Albania (EMA), in cooperation with the Academy of Political Studies (ASP), organized an information session in Durrës with the aim of informing participants about the current stage of Albania’s EU accession negotiations, the latest developments under Cluster 1 – Fundamentals, as well as the institutional mechanisms and new EU instruments that […]

WG for Chapter 24 – Cooperation Police–Media: Freedom of Speech and Public Security in the Process of European Integration, 10 June 2026

The Chapter 24 Roundtable – Justice, Freedom and Security, organized in cooperation with the State Police within the framework of the National Convention on European Integration on 10 June 2026, focused on cooperation between the State Police and the media, an area where human rights standards intersect with the requirements of public security, public order, […]

Working Group for Chapter 23 – Media Freedom and Anti-SLAPP Challenges: Towards a More Protective Justice System for the Media, 5 June 2026

This discussion roundtable for Chapter 23 – Judiciary and Fundamental Rights, organized by EMA in cooperation with the School of Magistrates, was dedicated to the protection of journalists and the role of justice institutions in ensuring a free and safe environment for the practice of journalism, with a particular focus on Strategic Lawsuits Against Public […]

Info Session – Assessment of Fundamental Legislative Updates in the Context of European Integration: Perspectives of Researchers and Civil Society, 4 June 2026

The European Movement in Albania (EMA) organized its latest information session, dedicated to presenting policy research developed in support of reforms related to the fundamental chapters of Albania’s EU accession negotiations. This session focused primarily on Chapter 5 – Public Procurement, one of the negotiation chapters currently at a decisive stage, where efforts are underway […]

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 […]

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) […]

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 […]