As part of the National Convention on European Integration (NCEI), within the Working Group on Chapter 24 – Justice, Freedom and Security, it was developed this publication with the support of the European Union, focusing on the prevention and fight against money laundering and the role of different actors in strengthening financial integrity. This handbook provides […]
As part of the National Convention on European Integration (NCEI), within the Working Group on Chapter 24 – Justice, Freedom and Security, the European Movement Albania (EMA) organised a mentoring session with the Security Academy in Albania and Academy of the Police Force in Bratislava, Slovakia, held on 8 April 2026, with the support of […]
This handbook, authored by Petra Kováčiková for the European Movement in Albania (EMA), examines the challenges and prerequisites for the effective implementation of the EU Digital Services Act (DSA) in the context of Albania’s EU accession process. It argues that, while Albania is progressing towards alignment of its legal framework with the EU acquis, a […]
This handbook, authored by Michal Piško, Director of the Slovak chapter of the anti-corruption organisation Transparency International, for the European Movement in Albania (EMA), examines the development and implications of Slovakia’s 2025 NGO Law, widely criticised as a “Russian law” due to its restrictive impact on civil society organisations. It analyses: i) the historical and […]
The Guideline for Monitoring and Analysis of the Functioning of Democratic Institutions is a practical and methodological tool aimed at strengthening the role of civil society and experts in Albania’s European integration process, specifically within Cluster 1 – Fundamentals. It provides a clear framework for monitoring reforms across three measurable areas: the electoral process (e.g. […]
Beyond documenting the milestones of Albania’ s EU accession process, this Book of Recommendations 2025 serves as a practical and analytical guide for understanding the country’ s reform trajectory in relation to the acquis. It is designed not merely as a catalogue of recommendations but as a framework that connects sector-specific reforms to the broader […]
This guideline has been prepared with the aim of helping non-state actors (civil society organizations, academia, businesses, trade unions, and interest groups) to better understand the structure of the consumer protection system and the concrete ways in which they can become involved in public decision-making processes. This document is intended to serve as a practical […]
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 […]
