Eurojust supports operation against Albanian drug-trafficking ring in Italy: 66 arrests
A large-scale cocaine-smuggling ring was dismantled by authorities in Italy, Albania, Poland and Switzerland, coordinated by Eurojust.
Albania: 2024 IMF staff visit press release
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Ms. Anke Weber conducted a staff visit to Albania during July 9-12,…
ACER and ENTSO-E investigate 21 June power blackout in south-eastern Europe
Following a blackout in the south-eastern part of Continental Europe on 21 June, ENTSO-E has set up an Expert Panel…
European Peace Facility: EU Council adopts support to the Albanian Armed Forces
The EU Council today adopted an assistance measure under the European Peace Facility worth €13 million to enhance the operational effectiveness of the Albanian Armed…
EU Council approves enlargement conclusions
The EU Council has approved conclusions on enlargement for the six Western Balkans partners, Türkiye and – for the first…
EU Commission adopts 2023 Enlargement package
Today, the European Commission adopted the 2023 Enlargement Package, providing a detailed assessment of the state of play and the…
Albania: IMF staff concluding statement of the 2023 Article IV Mission
The Albanian economy has emerged as one of the stronger performers in the region. Thanks to a strong rebound in tourism,…
EU Council will sign agreement with Albania on Frontex cooperation
The Council adopted a decision to sign an agreement with Albania on operational activities carried out by the European Border…
Albania becomes the 54th member of the OECD Development Centre
The OECD is pleased to announce Albania’s accession as the 54th member of the Development Centre, strengthening the Centre’s institutional co-operation…
Europol: Albanian drug trafficking network in Germany, Italy and the Netherlands dismantled
Eurojust and Europol have supported judicial and law enforcement authorities in Germany, Italy and the Netherlands in dismantling a network…
IMF Staff Completes a Staff Visit to Albania
The Albanian economy has outperformed expectations in 2022, growing by 4.8 percent, on the back of strong consumer demand, tourism…
Agenda of the European Political Community summit, 1 June 2023
Agenda highlights The second meeting of the European Political Community will bring together leaders from across...
Western Balkans: Eurojust launches new project to enhance judicial cooperation
The Hague, 15 May 2023 Available in: Albanian Bosnian Macedonian Serbian The Western Balkans Criminal...
EU Commission Executive VP Timmermans travels to Albania to discuss tourism and green transition
Brussels, 31 March 2023 On Monday and Tuesday (3-4 April), Executive Vice-President for the European...
Stabilisation and Association Council: EU HRVP Borrell on EU-Albania relations
Brussels, 16 March 2023 Check against delivery! I am very happy to be here in...
Bilateral stabilisation: EU HR Borrell and Commissioner Várhelyi in Albania and North Macedonia
Brussels, 15 March 2023 High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell, and Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement, Oliver Várhelyi, will...
Bilateral stabilisation: EU HR/VP Borrell travels to Albania and North Macedonia
Brussels, 13 March 2023 The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of...
NATO: Chair of the Military Committee highlights Albania’s contributions to Alliance
Brussels, 8 February 2023 From 6 to 8 to February 2023, the Chair of the...
Europol: Successful takedown of drug trafficking network in Italy and Albania
The Hague, 26 January 2023 Eurojust and Europol have supported judicial and law enforcement authorities...
Frontex cooperation: EU Council authorises the opening of negotiations with four Western Balkans partners
Brussels, 18 November 2022 The Council today decided to authorise the opening of negotiations with...
Official visit to Albania: Statement by EU Commission President von der Leyen
Brussels, 27 October 2022 Thank you very much, dear Prime Minister, dear Edi, It is...
EU increases support for border and migration management in the Western Balkans
Brussels, 25 October 2022 The Commission adopted a recommendation to the Council to authorise the...
2022 Enlargement package: EU Commission assesses reforms in the Western Balkans and Türkiye
Brussels, 12 October 2022 Today, the European Commission adopted its 2022 Enlargement Package, providing a...
EU Commission Vice-President Schinas on Western Balkan tour
Brussels, 3 October 2022 With irregular border crossings along the Western Balkan route continuing to...
NATO reaffirms support for Albania following cyber attacks
Brussels, 22 September 2022 Senior NATO officials met with Albanian Defence Minister Niko Peleshi in...
IMF Deputy Managing Director Bo Li concludes visit to Albania
21 September 2022 Tirana, Albania: Mr. Bo Li, Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund...
NATO statement on the malicious cyber activities against Albania
Brussels, 8 September 2022 1. We stand in solidarity with Albania following the recent cyber attack...
UK: More foreign criminals and illegal migrants removed
London, 18 August 2022 Renewed focus on removals is fulfilling the government’s commitment to keep...
EU leaders on start of accession negotiations with Albania and North Macedonia
Brussels, 19 July 2022 Today the EU opened accession negotiations with Albania. This follows a...
MEPs: Albania and Montenegro – trustworthy partners must accelerate reform
Brussels, 27 May 2022 Following their visit to Albania and Montenegro, MEPs on the Committee...
Foreign Affairs MEPs to assess reforms in Albania and Montenegro
Brussel, 20 May 2022 A delegation of seven MEPs visit Tirana and Podgorica from 23...
IMF Staff Concludes a Staff Visit to Albania
May 19, 2022 End-of-Mission press releases include statements of IMF staff teams that convey preliminary...
Albania and North Macedonia: MEPs urge EU Council to start accession talks
Brussels, 19 May 2022 The Parliament urges the Council to open negotiations on EU membership...
Albania: MEPs want EU Commission to start accession talks
Brussels, 20 April 2020 MEPs commend Albania’s unwavering commitment to European integration Albanian authorities urged...
Eurojust: 15 arrests following takedown of online investment fraud in Albania
The Hague, 31 March 2022 With support from Eurojust, authorities in Albania and Germany have...
Eurojust-supported action: Arrest of 29 people smugglers in Italy and Albania
The Hague, 19 January 2022 Judicial and law enforcement authorities in Italy, Greece and Albania...
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2021 Article IV Consultation with Albania
December 7, 2021 WASHINGTON, DC: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the...
IMF Staff Completes 2021 Article IV Mission to Kosovo
November 5, 2021 End-of-Mission press releases include statements of IMF staff teams that convey preliminary...
Key findings of the 2021 EU Enlargement Report on Albania
19 October 2021 The fundamentals of the accession process As regards the political criteria, general...
Western Balkans and Turkey: EU Commission publishes 2021 Enlargement package
Strasbourg, 19 October 2021 Today, the European Commission adopted its 2021 Enlargement Package, providing a...
Albania – IMF: 2021 Article IV Consultation Concluding Statement
October 12, 2021 A Concluding Statement describes the preliminary findings of IMF staff at the...
Europol: 18 suspects arrested in Spain in sting against migrant smugglers
The criminal networks facilitated the illegal entry of more than 400 Albanian nationals to the...
Eurojust: Arrest of 38 Albanian drug smugglers in cooperation with Italy
The Hague, 5 July 2021 In a major operation, coordinated via Eurojust, 38 suspects belonging to...
Albania: IMF Staff Concludes a Remote Staff Visit
Link June 11, 2021 End-of-Mission press releases include statements of IMF staff teams that convey...
S&Ds continue to strongly support EU enlargement, but there must be no compromises on the rule of law and democracy
Today the European Parliament is voting on the first four progress reports on countries aspiring...
North Macedonia and Albania: Renew Europe wants an inaugural intergovernmental conference without further delay
The European Parliament today approved the country progress reports on North Macedonia and Albania focusing...
Enlargement reports: MEPs fully support Western Balkans’ European future
Link Albania: Free and fair elections fundamental to EU integration Normalisation of Kosovo-Serbia relations a...