80 arrests and more than 37,700 cultural goods seized in major art trafficking bust
Europol, INTERPOL, and the World Customs Organization (WCO) supported investigators from 23 countries in the fight against criminals who exploit…
Accession of Albania: EU opens negotiations on competitiveness and inclusive growth
The fifth meeting of the EU Accession Conference with Albania took place on Thursday, opening negotiations on the competitiveness and…
Agenda of the 5th EU Accession Conference with Albania, 22 May 2025
The fifth meeting of the Accession Conference with Albania will be held on 22 May...
European Political Community Summit: Main results and speeches
The Sixth European Political Community summit in the Albanian capital Tirana ended with an emphasis on rearmament of Europe. Speaking at…
EU urges Albania to address electoral shortcomings after competitive but uneven vote
Following Albania’s parliamentary elections, the EU congratulated voters and authorities for the orderly conduct of the vote, including the debut…
Fake online trading platform: Multi-million euro investment scam dismantled
An organised crime group that defrauded more than 100 victims of over EUR 3 million through a fake online investment…
ECDC signs Memoranda of Understanding with Albania, Kosovo*, Montenegro, and Moldova
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has formalised its cooperation with countries under EU Enlargement policy. After…
Accession Conference with Albania: EU opens negotiations on internal market cluster
The fourth meeting of the Accession Conference with Albania at ministerial level was held today in Luxembourg. The EU delegation…
Agenda of the 4th EU Accession Conference with Albania, 14 April 2025
The fourth meeting of the Accession Conference with Albania at ministerial level will be held...
Albania: Remarks by EU High Representative Kaja Kallas with Prime Minister Edi Rama
"Albania is a strong partner of the European Union. You are a NATO ally, and like you said, you were…
1st Meeting of the EU-Albania Joint Consultative Committee (JCC)
04/04/2025 Tirana, Albania The first meeting of the EU-Albania Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) is scheduled...
EU Parliament to establish Western Balkans office in Albania
The European Parliament will open an office in Albania to further strengthen its engagement with the Western Balkans.
UN and Member States condemn US Executive Order imposing sanctions on the ICC
The Internation Criminal Court and many international leaders condemn the issuance by the US of an Executive Order seeking to…
Main results of the 3rd meeting of the Accession Conference with Albania
The meeting served to open negotiations between the EU and Albania on Cluster 6, including the negotiating chapters on "External…
Arms trafficking group uncovered in Albania and Kosovo*
The Hague, 13 December 2024 Authorities from Albania and Kosovo, supported by Eurojust and Europol,...
MEP Damian Boeselager (Volt): “Italy’s super expensive migration failure”
Volt MEP Damian Boeselager analyses the brand-new Italian-built detention centres for migrants that were constructed on Albanian soil in order to outsource…
Albania: IMF staff concluding statement of the 2024 Article IV Mission
The Albanian economy has turned in a strong performance, underpinned by prudent macroeconomic policies. Notwithstanding the upbeat macroeconomic picture, considerable…
EU and Albania conclude new Security and Defence Partnership
The new political framework establishes a platform for enhanced dialogue and cooperation on security and defence issues, reflecting the determination…
Albanian-led cocaine trafficking gang: Laboratory seized and ten arrests
Albanian authorities arrested ten alleged members of a drug trafficking network over the weekend in an operation supported by Eurojust.…
Crackdown on cocaine trafficking from South America in Italy and Albania
An international operation coordinated by Eurojust and Europol has disrupted the trafficking of large quantities of cocaine from South America…
EU Commission adopts 2024 Enlargement Package: Main points and reactions
Today, the EU Commission has adopted its annual Enlargement Package, providing a detailed assessment of the state of play and…
Western Balkans: President von der Leyen underlines commitment to the region
Last Saturday, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen concluded a four-day trip to the Western Balkans. Travelling to the six capitals, she…
Albania: Press statement by EU President von der Leyen with Prime Minister Rama
"We open the door to specific sectors in the Single Market of the European Union to the companies of our…
Albania, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia: EU Commission approves Reform Agendas
In their ambitious Reform Agendas, the five governments commit to socio-economic and fundamental reforms to spur growth and convergence with…
Western Balkans: EU Commission President von der Leyen starts four-day trip
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen starts a four-day trip to the Western Balkans on Wednesday, where she will meet…
Albania: Second meeting of the EU Accession Conference at ministerial level
The second meeting of the Accession Conference with Albania at ministerial level was held today in Luxembourg. The meeting served…
Main results and statements of the Berlin Process Summit
In the face of geopolitical uncertainties and Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, the Berlin Process participants reaffirmed the key…
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...