On 15 December 2016 Mr. Gledis Gjipali, the Executive Director of European Movement Albania, was invited on a TV programme to discuss about the Opening of Negotiations of Albania with EU, and also about the following procedures that need to be taken. Asked why there is still not a fixed date, Gjipali highlighted that Albania still […]
On 21 November 2016, Ms. Mona Xhexhaj, policy researcher of European Movement Albania was interviewed by a national TV program, in regard with the latest proposal of the European Commission for the establishment of the European System of Information and Travel Authorisation (ETIAS). What is the purpose of this electronic instrument and what provides? Does it […]
On 11 November 2016, Mr.Gledis Gjipali, the executive director of EMA, was interviewed by Intelli News regarding the political roadblocks on the Albania’s EU path. He agrees that the central plank of judicial reform is the vetting law. “The biggest problem is that the system is already heavily corrupt and for years this has been […]
On 10 November 2016, Mr. Gledis Gjipali, the Executive Director of EMA was invited on a TV programme to discuss about the last Report of the European Commission for Albania. According to Mr. Gjipali, in general the report seemed to be positive, especially in regard with showing a good implementation of reforms. In regard with […]
On 9 November 2016, Mr. Gledis Gjipali, the Executive Director of EMA, was interviwed by Ora News in regard with the Report of the European Commission for Albania. He expressed that it has been a long process and unfortunately Albania is already delayed in this process if we pay attention to the time lost as […]
On October 26th, 2016, Mr. Gledis Gjipali, the director of the European Movement in Albania, was interviewed by “ BalkanInsight” regarding the vetting judges and prosecutors as an important part of the judicial reform. Mr. Gjipali stressed that every delay in approving the laws that comprise the judicial reform programme directly affects the country’s EU […]
On September 8th 2016, Ms. Mona Xhexhaj, policy researcher of European Movement Albania, was interviewed by “BalkanInsight” regarding the 8th meeting of the Stabilization and Association Council between Albania and the EU. According to Ms.Xhexhaj, Albania is making progress but the EU Council of Ministers might want more time to see how the country is […]
Slovakia takes the rotating presidency of the European Union after the Netherlands. At a time when Europe is facing major challenges, such as “Brexit” or migrant crisis, again the process of integrating the Western Balkans remains intact. Milan Ciganik, Ambassador of the Slovak Republic said that Albania has already given a sign that is ready […]
On 24 June 2016 Mr. Gledis Gjipali, the Executive Director of EMA, was interviewed by “VOA” concerning the impact of Brexit in the region. According to Mr. Gjipali Britain was a major supporter of EU enlargement with the countries of Southeast Europe and Turkey, so Britain leaving the EU will directly affect the expansion plans. […]
On 27 May 2016 Mr. Gledis Gjipali, the Executive Director of EMA, was interviewed by “BalkanInsight” concerning the approval of the judicial reform in Albania. According to Mr. Gjipali if the reform is not approved until the foreseen deadline (June), Albania will delay the negotiations up to a year and half, also because of the […]