This policy document written by Assoc. Prof. Denard Veshi, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Enkelejda Koka and Dr. Ervin Pupe, examines the application of human rights as one of the main variables that measure the democratic status of a country. While in traditional literature, public law, which includes human rights, and criminal law were divided, in recent years, […]
This policy document written by Dr. Marsida Grami and Msc. Anxhela Kenaj, explains and demonstrates the reformation of the juvenile justice system in Albania, as it approximates the 2021 EU Directive of Juvenile Policy and the EU Strategy on Children’s Rights 2022-2027. The focus of this paper is to first give an overview of the […]
The guideline for monitoring the process and progress of the country’s reforms and policymaking for Chapter 24: Justice, Freedom and Security, within the framework of the integration process and negotiations with the EU, is linked to Cluster 1: Fundamentals. This guideline aims to provide guidance and practical orientation on how to monitor the overall set […]
This book of recommendations provides a general overview of several key chapters of Cluster 1 – Fundamentals of EU acquis in the context of Albania’s negotiation process for EU membership, with the main focus on Chapter 5 – Public Procurement; Chapter 23 – Judiciary and Fundamental Rights; and Chapter 24 – Justice, Freedom, and Security. […]
This report, carried out by EMA researchers, analyzes the implementation of the principles of Public Administration Reform (PAR) in public procurement practices and in the field of Public Financial Management (PFM). The monitored institution is the Ministry of Tourism and Environment, focusing on the planned and implemented procurement procedures during the period from January 2023 […]
The European Commission (EC) monitors Albania ̍s progress and level of preparation in meeting EU membership requirements on an annual basis. The country is working on the transposition of the Acquis according to the National Plan on European Integration (NPEI), which serves as a tool for fulfilling the obligations arising from the Stabilization and Association […]
This paper, authored by PhD Gentjan Skara, Lecturer of EU Law and Competition Law, Department of Law, Epoka University, analyses the recent EU initiative for the Western Balkan countries, the Growth Facility, which aims to accelerate fundamental socio-economic convergence of the WBC economies with the EU and progressive integration with the Union single market. It sheds […]
This policy document recognizes the importance of the challenge of organized crime in Albania and proposes recommendations to improve the fight against it. Despite efforts to combat it, organized crime persists, requiring a comprehensive approach. The document emphasizes the importance of implementing the principles of Security Sector Governance, particularly accountability, transparency and democratic control, in […]
The European Commission (EC) monitors Albania ̍s progress and level of preparation in meeting EU membership requirements on an annual basis. The country is working on the transposition of the Acquis according to the National Plan on European Integration (NPEI), which serves as a tool for fulfilling the obligations arising from the Stabilization and Association […]
In the recent years, the EU has become an authoritative normative power in Western Balkans and in Albania. In July 2022, Albania started the accession negotiations process and the screening of the EU acquis. In addition, in November 2022, the EU is discussing a new EU strategy for enlargement. Focusing on the case of human […]
