Albania

Thewesternbalkans. EU opens negotiations on the internal market cluster According to the information from EU institutions, the fourth meeting of the Accession Conference with Albania at ministerial level was held on 14 of  April in Luxembourg. The European Union delegation was led...

Thewesternbalkans. According to the information of the European institutions and different media, on 7 and 8 of April the European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, visited Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Albania, as part...

Thewesternbalkans. The election campaign of the Democratic Party of Albania is headed by Chris LaCivita, considered the main architect of Trump's election victory. LaCivita called Edi Rama a "puppet of Soros" and predicted his defeat in the upcoming elections on May...

Thewesternbalkans. As Albania heads toward its parliamentary elections scheduled for May 11, 2025, social media has emerged as the primary arena for political communication, overshadowing traditional media channels. Political leaders and parties increasingly rely on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and—until...

Thewesternbalkans. According to different media, on 19 March 2025 — Albania, Croatia, and Kosovo have signed a joint declaration aimed at strengthening defence and security cooperation. The agreement, announced last week in Tirana, signals an increased level of military collaboration...

Thewesternbalkans. According to different media, including Euractiv, the Italian Council of Ministers amended on 28 March the Italy-Albania Protocol, allowing the transfer of migrants with validated or extended detention orders - already in Italy - to the Albanian Gjader centre. Originally,...

Thewesternbalkans. Balkan Union 1 Kosovo, Albania and Croatia signed a trilateral declaration on a military alliance on March 18 in Tirana, Balkan media reported. The declaration was signed by the defense ministers of Albania, Piro Vengu, Croatia, Ivan Anušić and Kosovo, Ejup...

Thewesternbalkans. The EU Delegation to Albania highlights the Union’s commitment to modernizing education and fostering innovation and inclusivity. EU-funded projects support students, teachers, and young professionals through facility reconstruction, international exchange, training programs, and digital literacy initiatives. Erasmus+ enabled 2,500 students...

Thewesternbalkans. In addition to the parliamentary elections in May 2025, Albania faces challenges this year as it moves towards European integration. Tirana began de facto EU membership negotiations in September 2024, when it was decided to separate from North Macedonia...

Thewesternbalkans. Election Overview Albania will hold parliamentary elections on May 11, 2025, to elect 140 MPs. The Socialist Party (PS), led by Prime Minister Edi Rama, is currently in power after securing 74 seats in 2021. The Democratic Party (PD-AN) improved...