On October 1, 2021, Nirvana Deliu-Policy Researcher/ EMA was on A2CNN to comment on the possibility of visa reinstatement as cited in a Reuters article. She stated that one or more-Member States can send a request to the European Commission to suspend visa liberalization for a particular country. This happens when we have a very […]
EMA’s Executive Director Gledis Gjipali was on “Real Story” to comment the article “Reuters” published stating that European Union does not guarantee the countries of the Western Balkans that one day they will join the Union. He said that this statement is not fatal as the integration process continues but clarified that recently EU has […]
Germany has delivered a document to the European Commission regarding the high number of asylum seekers and crimes committed by foreigners, where Albania is amongst the most problematic ones. Gledis Gjipali, EMA’s Executive Director was on Top Channel to give his remarks on the risks posed by such verdicts and pointed out that a report […]
On September 28, 2021 the Executive Director of EMA was invited to EuroNews Albania and Syri TV to comment on the visit of the President of the European Commission, von der Leyen in Albania. He stated that the main EU institutions have maintained a neutral attitude towards the Open Balkan initiative emphasizing that similar projects […]
On September 15, 2021 the Executive Director of EMA, Mr. Gledis Gjipali was invited to EuroNews Albania to briefly address the visit of German Chancellor Merkel in Tirana. He stated that this was a farewell visit and no new initiatives were expected. Gjipali pointed out the chancellor’s message regarding the continuation of reforms undertaken […]
EMA’s Executive Director, Gledis Gjipali was invited to Syri TV to discuss Merkel’s farewell tour to Serbia and Albania. He stated that the German foreign policy is very stable and that these meetings reinforce Germany’s further commitment to promote EU values in the Balkan region. Gjipali clarified that the Berlin Process essentially promotes regional cooperation […]
On September 14, 2021, Gledis Gjipali, Executive Director of EMA was invited to “Zero Zone”/ Top News to talk about the visit of German Chancellor Merkel in Tirana. He commented on the political dimension of the Berlin process and the EU-funded economic projects. Regarding the initiative for a common regional market, Gjipali said that Germany […]
On June 22, 2021, Nirvana Deliu – Policy Researcher at EMA was invited to VizionPlus to comment on the postponement of the decision for Albania and Northern Macedonia. She stated that Bulgaria’s veto may lead to a separation between these two countries. Deliu declared that EU’s approach to enlargement should be seen after September. Regarding the […]
Gledis Gjipali, EMA’s Executive Director was invited to VizionPlus to give his opinion on the situation created by the veto of Bulgaria. He noted that given Bulgaria’s early parliamentary elections in mid-July, it is unlikely that there will be a revocation. Albania’s separation from Northern Macedonia will remain on the verge of discussion until the […]
On June 18, 2021 the Executive Director of EMA, Gledis Gjipali was invited to Fax News to talk about the latest developments regarding Albania’s EU integration. He said that our country and Northern Macedonia are together in this process and can block each other as in this case. Bulgarian veto is unlikely to be withdrawn […]
