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Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement, Olivér Várhelyi will be in Montenegro and Albania this week, from Tuesday, 27 February to Thursday, 29 February to continue discussions on key reforms needed in order to access funding under the new Growth Plan for the Western Balkans and progress
Today is a very special day. The European Council re-confirmed Europe's unwavering commitment to stand with Ukraine. We all know that Ukraine is fighting for us. So we will support them with the necessary funding and provide them with the much-needed predictability they deserve.
On 24 November and 7 December, the last screening meetings were held respectively with Albania and North Macedonia. 167 meetings took place for a duration of about one year, with the involvement of more than 1000 experts of the European Commission and more than 2000 experts...
Today, the European Commission adopted the 2023 Enlargement Package, providing a detailed assessment of the state of play and the progress made by Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Türkiye, and for the first time also Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova and
What a story we have just seen on the screen, what a story. And what a powerful message it is that it is not only the tenth Berlin Process but the very first time in a Western Balkan country.
I remember very well last year, dear Edi, when you launched the wonderful idea of having a College of Europe right here in Tirana, the beautiful capital city of Albania. You were the one who came. And I remember when we spoke about it, your vision was immediately clear to me.
Prime Minister, dear Edi, Indeed, I am always happy to be here in Tirana, especially on an important day like this one. As you have just said, we have opened registration for the first academic year of the new College of Europe campus in Tirana. It is going to be fascinating to see that students
Today, the European Union and Albania signed a new agreement on operational cooperation in border management with the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex). The agreement was signed by representatives of the Council, the Commission, and the Albanian government.
Today, the Commission signed association agreements for the Digital Europe Programme with Montenegro, North Macedonia, Albania and Serbia, on the margins of the Regulatory Dialogue with the Western Balkans.
Today, the European Commission held the last bilateral meeting of the screening process with Albania and North Macedonia on this Cluster 3 of the EU acquis. Experts from the European Commission, Albania and North Macedonia have been exchanging on countries’ levels of preparedness...
High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell, and Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement, Oliver Várhelyi, will be in Albania on 15-16 March and in North Macedonia on 16-17 March for the 12th and 16th Stabilisation and Association Councils
Today Albania officially becomes a Participating State in the EU Civil Protection Mechanism – the EU's disaster risk management system.
Today, the European Commission further advanced the screening process with Albania and North Macedonia. Experts from the European Commission, Albania and North Macedonia have begun examining EU laws and policies under Cluster 3 on Competitiveness and Inclusive Growth.
It is a great pleasure to welcome the delegations from Albania and North Macedonia to this inaugural meeting of the screening process. Today is an important moment for everybody, we have reached a new level in our cooperation.
Dear Prime Minister Fiala, dear Petr, Prime Minister Rama, dear Edi, Prime Minister Kovachevski, dear Dimitar, What a historic moment. Today, Albania and North Macedonia are opening the accession negotiations to the European Union, and I am so glad to be here with you. This is your success.
Dear Prime Minister Rama, Dear Minister Lipavský, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am delighted and proud to be here today to celebrate the historic decision for the citizens of Albania. Today marks the beginning of a new and crucial phase in our relationship.
The EU Civil Protection Mechanism continues to channel support to help combat severe forest fires in Portugal, France and Albania.
Today Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarčič, is in Albania to advance cooperation on disaster prevention, preparedness and response. The Commissioner will meet with Prime Minister of Albania, Edi Rama, Minister of Defence, Niko Peleshi and the General Director of the National Agency
The EU has swiftly mobilised support to Albania in fighting forest fires on the island of Sazan, Vlora municipality.
Today, Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms, Elisa Ferreira, has opened with a video-message the 7th Annual Forum of the EU Strategy for the Adriatic and Ionian Region (EUSAIR) in Tirana, under the EUSAIR Presidency of Albania.