Activities

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Working Group on Chapter 23 – Progress of negotiations and implementation of priorities under Chapter 23 in the framework of European integration, 17 April 2026

The European Movement in Albania (EMA), in cooperation with the Ministry of Justice of Albania, organized on 17 April 2026 a roundtable discussion and consultation within the framework of Chapter 23 “Judiciary and Fundamental Rights” of the Partnership Platform for European Integration and the National Convention for European Integration. The roundtable brought together representatives from […]

Working Group for Chapter 24 – Strengthening Law Enforcement Capacities through Police Education and International Cooperation: The Role of the Security Academy in the European Integration Process, 07 April 2026

The European Movement in Albania (EMA), within the framework of the National Convention for European Integration, organized the next meeting of the Working Group on Chapter 24 – Justice, Freedom and Security, in cooperation with the Security Academy of Albania and with the participation of the Slovak Security Academy, thanks to the support of the […]

Info session on the guidelines for monitoring rule of law reforms in the framework of the European integration process and the involvement of civil society, 2 April 2026

On 2nd of April 2026, The European Movement Albania (EMA) held an info session to present the Monitoring Guidelines for Rule of Law reforms, specifically for Chapter 24 – Justice, Freedom, Security and for the Public Administration Reform – Political Criteria. The invited participants included the authors of these guidelines, and other representatives from civil […]

Working Group for Chapter 24 – Strengthening institutional capacities and best practices for the functioning of the Asset Recovery Office (ARO), 25 March 2026

Strengthening institutional capacities and the exchange of European best practices for the functioning of the Asset Recovery Office (ARO) were at the center of the next meeting of the Working Group on Chapter 24 – Justice, Freedom, Security, held on 25 March 2026, within the framework of the National Convention for European Integration. The activity […]