EMA in the Media

MCN TV – Integration, Deliu: We have opened 7 chapters in total so far, the EU has increased monitoring intensity, 30 December 2024

Expert on integration issues, Nirvana Deliu, in a Skype interview with MCN TV on December 30, commented on the significant steps Albania has taken this year in its journey toward European Union membership. Deliu stated that Albania has managed to recover lost time, but emphasized that great care is still needed regarding Cluster 1 and […]

Vizion Plus – Gjipali: Security matters show the strong tie with the EU, 18 December 2024

Gledis Gjipali, Executive Director of the European Movement in Albania, was invited to Vizion Plus, on December 18th, to discuss Albania’s participation in security roundtables. Gjipali emphasized that the importance of security has increasingly gained significance in recent years, making this undoubtedly an important step. He added that Albania has been aligned with the positions […]

MCN TV: Opening of Cluster 6/ Gjipali: Positive claims from the EU Commissioner, 17 December 2024

On December 17, Gledis Gjipali, the Executive Director of the European Movement in Albania (EMA), was invited to MCN TV to discuss the opening of Cluster 6 within the framework of Albania’s EU integration process.  When asked about Marta Kos’ statements, Gjipali interpreted them as positive signals, emphasizing that Albania has stood out in the […]

MCN TV – Third Intergovernmental Conference with the EU / Deliu: Opening Cluster 6 will help Albania significantly, 16 December 2024

On December 16, Nirvana Deliu, Expert on Integration, was invited to MCN TV to discuss the third Intergovernmental Conference with the European Union. Deliu stated that Cluster 6, which is expected to be opened on December 17, will be relatively easy to harmonise the EU legislation for Albania, as assessments from EU institutions have been […]

News 24 – Gjipali: When will Albania become a member of the EU?, 31 October 2024

In a statement regarding the publication of the European Commission’s annual report on Albania for 2024, Gledis Gjipali, Executive Director of EMA, expressed a positive outlook and emphasized the importance of maintaining this perspective in the coming years. The report does not highlight any new issues but focuses on areas with little or no progress, […]

Euronews – Albania joining EU in 2024? Gjipali: It is difficult without political dialogue, 31 October 2024

In an interview on EuroNews Albania to elaborate on the last report of the European Commission on Albania 2024, published on October 2024, Gledis Gjipali asserted that Albania is facing significant challenges in the process of European integration, with funding and full mobilisation of the administration being the main obstacles. According to Mr. Gjipali, high-level […]

RTSH 1 – “Negotiations kick off – What’s next? With Gledis Gjipali on ‘Ekspres’, 16 October 2024

Invited to comment on the convening of the Second Intergovernmental Conference on October 15, 2024, which marked the beginning of negotiations for Cluster 1 – Fundamentals, Gledis Gjipali clarified that according to the new Enlargement Methodology, this Cluster will have greater importance compared to other Clusters. Therefore, the standards must be very high throughout the […]

MCN TV – Resolving Priority concerns – A Prerequisite to EU membership/ Gjipali: A priority in negotiations! 2030? A possible objective, 16 October 2024

In an interview on MCN TV, Gjipali stated that property issues have been prioritised by the European Union. He emphasized that it is time to seriously consider and resolve this problem once and for all, especially given the increasing pressure from the EU. Since the right to property is a fundamental human right, there can […]

SCAN TV: First 16 Migrants Arrive – Gjipali: It aims to demotivate flows towards Italy, 16 October 2024

Invited to SCAN TV to discuss the arrival of the first ship with 16 migrants from Italy to Albania, Gledis Gjipali, Executive Director of EMA, stated that this move, which in itself discourages migrants aiming for Italy, is an internal policy to address the issue of large migration and asylum-seeker flows by handling them outside […]

News 24 “Open” – Negotiations Underway. What’s the Timeline for Albania’s EU Membership? Gjipali – The opening of Cluster I, a merit of Albania as well, 15 October 2024

Gledis Gjipali, the Executive Director of the European Movement in Albania, expressed during the “Open” show hosted by Eni Vasili on News24 that the opening of negotiations for the first Cluster with the European Union is a decision of geopolitical importance, but also based on Albania’s merits. He emphasized that today’s Europe is different from […]