EMA in the Media

ABC News: Tirana and Skopje’s EU Decoupling, Deliu: We do not have concerns like other WB countries, 26 September 2024

Nirvana Deliu, Integration Expert at EMA, discussed on “ABC News Albania” the impact of Albania and North Macedonia’s decoupling in the integration process, deeming it inevitable at this stage, as each candidate country for EU membership follows an independent process. She characterised the approval of the opening criteria for Cluster I – Fundamentals as a […]

Syri TV “KAFE SHQETO” – Gjipali: We all aim for membership in the EU, but first we must meet the conditions of the EU, 25 September 2024

Gledis Gjipali, the Executive Director of the European Movement in Albania, invited to the morning show “KAFE SHQETO” moderated by journalist Flavio Qarri on Syri TV, stated that there is a noticeable standstill in the European integration process. He presented his perspective, emphasizing that there are questions on both sides, as reforms have not advanced […]

ABC News & Vizion+ / Gledis Gjipali: Joint Consultative Committee for the EU Integration, 19 September 2024

During an interview on “Tirana Live”- ABC News, and Vizion+, the Executive Director of EMA, Gledis Gjipali, commented on the conference held in Brussels between Prime Minister Edi Rama and the President of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), Oliver Röpke, where the establishment of a Joint Consultative Committee was announced. He articulated that […]

Klan News – Gjipali: When does Albania have a chance to join the EU? 2 September 2024

Asked on Klan News how likely it is that the Second Intergovernmental Conference will be held in early October due to the Greek veto, and whether this deadlock has been overcome, Gjipali stated that it remains to be seen what Greece’s position will be, as we do not have an official statement on whether there […]

ABC News / A2 CNN – Europe shifts right / Deliu on European Elections: There were no major surprises, 10-11 June 2024

Integration Expert, Nirvana Deliu, has asserted that there were no major surprises in the European elections outcomes. She emphasises that coalitions known as pro-European still hold the majority of supporters. According to Deliu, it was surprising that the party of French President Emmanuel Macron did not secure the first position in France. In certain countries, […]

Alsat MK/ABC News/Ora News – European Elections / Gjipali: No changes expected in policies towards the Western Balkans, 7-10 June 2024

Integration Expert Gledis Gjipali states that no changes are expected in the policies towards the Western Balkans following the European elections. However, he notes that a rise of the right-wing is anticipated in some important EU countries, such as Germany and the Netherlands. Gjipali emphasises that expectations for the Western Balkans enlargement are low since […]

EU Elections 2024: Insights from analyst Gledis Gjipali on the political scene, as shared with RTSH 24, 6 June 2024

Invited to discuss the European Parliament elections on RTSH 24, Integration Expert Gledis Gjipali emphasised the rise of far-right extremism coupled with pronounced Euroscepticism in Europe, highlighting its impact on the continent’s political landscape. According to him, voter turnout is increasing in Central Europe, while in Western Europe it remains low. Gjipali explains that this […]

SYRI TV – Gjipali: Meloni’s visit to Albania was a component of the election campaign for the European elections, 5 June 2024

Invited to SYRI TV, Gledis Gjipali, Executive Director of the European Movement in Albania and Integration expert, discussed the migration agreement between Albania and Italy and Giorgia Meloni’s visit to Shëngjin. Gjipali described this visit as an electoral one in the context of the European elections on June 9th. According to the expert, the visit […]

Report TV – The EU requires legal amendments towards the recognition of same-sex marriages by 2028! Revision of the Criminal Code on hate speech, 14 May 2024

On 14 May 2024, a discussion roundtable on LGBTQI community’s entitlement to the enjoyment of all rights at “Europe House” was convened, organised by European Movement in Albania in cooperation with Pro LGBT organisation, with the participation of legal experts, activists and members of civil society participated, as well as the special presence of the […]

ABC News – New President’s oath of RNM stirs conflict risks; Gjipali warns of Greek and Bulgarian tensions / Rama’s meeting in Athens boosts collaboration expectations, 13 May 2024

In a recent segment on “Tirana Live” on “ABC News,” Gledis Gjipali, an EU Integration expert, dissected the mounting tensions between Greece and North Macedonia, stemming from the contentious name issue and the pronouncements of the new President of North Macedonia. Gjipali voiced deep-seated concern over this situation, deeming it a looming threat to peace […]