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Working Groups

The Working Groups are being created on the basis of essential issues within the framework of the EU Integration process of the country. Each Working Group is headed by two co-chairs and is made up of an internal expert of the Working Group and the regular members. Representatives of government structures (relevant ministries and agencies) will be offered to co-chair the working groups. In case they are not available, experts from the private sector and the non-governmental organizations will be reached. A Working Group includes one or some chapters of the EU Acquis and the sessions will focus on topics and issues related closely to the respective chapters. During each of the sessions of the Working Groups a Slovak or regional expert will be included to provide their expertise and experience of their country. The vast majority of the activities will be held in the capital, in order to raise awareness on the crucial importance of state institutions, recognized by the EU as the counterpart in the negotiations, in seeking the successful outcome of the reforms and the EU Integration. At least one third of the events part of the project are intended to be held outside the capital – in other cities of Albania. Experts and representatives of the civil society, representatives of the business community, agribusiness and social partners, researchers and representatives of universities and research centers as well as independent researchers are invited to apply and be members of these working groups.

Expected results of the Working Groups

Preparation of policy recommendations during the sessions of the Working Groups;
Research conducted from the internal experts of the Working Groups;
Press releases and the spread of information using various means of communication and addressing state and non-state actors;
Publication of Monitoring and Evaluation Reports on the European integration process and negotiations for the chapters included in the Working Groups;
The establishment of a network of think-tanks in cooperation with other segments of society (government, entrepreneurs, local government, etc.), on current issues of the EU Integration.

Working Groups established so far:

WG 1: Judiciary and Fundamental Rights

WG 2: Justice, Freedom and Security

WG 3: Agriculture and Consumer Protection

WG 4: Structural Funds

WG 5: Trade and Economy Issues

WG 6: Environment

Government Roadmap for Civil Society

On 28 February,the Minister of European Integration Ms Klajda Gjosha participated in a meeting with stakeholders on the Government Roadmap for Civil Society. This important document aims to ensure intensification of cooperation and partnership between the State authorities and civil society in shaping up and implementation of public policies, as a fundamental feature of any modern State that serves its citizens.

It is one of the priorities of the Ministry of European Integration to deepen cooperation and engage in most intensive consultations with civil society on each step and initiative under the EU integration process“, Minister Gjosha said in the meeting where the Roadmap and its Action Plan were presented.

Elaborated by Albanian and foreign experts with prominent experience in the civil society sector, this Roadmap is expected to contribute to unlocking the potential stemming from the improved government and civil society cooperation,“ the Integration Minister added.

Minister Gjosha noted that the civil government as a whole, in the government’s philosophy is a crucial partner in all EU integration reforms and processes launched by the government. She said that these initiatives are challenging and motivating to establish mechanisms that ensure the widest and sustained involvement of the civil society sector in each step Albania takes in the integration course. “We are aware of the difficulties the civil society sector faces in pursuing its mission. We are also aware of the difficulties of the public institutions themselves in the context of an open and supportive cooperation with civil society. Our clear and genuine commitment is to eliminate these difficulties and make the journey together with civil society to uphold public interest”, the Minister said.

The Convention

Perceiving EU integration not as a mere institutional agenda, but as an ambitious development project being continuously determined from the whole society, the role of civil society and citizens actively committed is crucial to promote European values and raise awareness in the public opinion on the impact and benefits of EU Membership for Albania.

Establishing the bridge between state institutions and civil society and at the same time helping to increase capacities in both sectors special mechanisms are needed. To facilitate this process, an instrument successfully applied is the National Convention on the EU Integration. Being a unique model developed by the Slovak Foreign Policy Association between 2003 –2007 it was extended through the support of Slovakia´s bilateral development assistance (Slovak Aid) in Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Ukraine and Moldova. Successful cases of the project implementation were considered in Montenegro(http://eukonvencija.me/en/o-nacionalnoj-konvenciji/) and Serbia (http://eukonvent.org/)

The project’s “National Convention for European Integration of Albania” overall goal is to increase the participation of all segments of Albanian society (including the regions) in formulating and making of national policies. Special emphasis is put on EU integration effort of Albania as well as on promotion of cooperation of governmental and NGO sectors with the aim to strengthen capacities and capabilities in order to be able to meet all the criteria of the EU integration.

Project Goal

to institutionalize the public debate on EU related issues based on the partnership of governmental, non-governmental and business organizations;
to strengthen the expert capacities on negotiations on EU integration;
to engage the general public in national policy-making on EU related issues through establishment of the sectoral EU communities based on the model of the National Convention on the EU Working Groups;
to create the interactive and permanent information channel for all segments of the society;
transfer the Slovak know-how in the field of democratic institutions building and permanent expert dialogue.

Project Impacts

establishment of the permanent, coherent and continual thematically structured debate forum focused on the relations between the EU and the State;
to support an elaboration of „national“ positions and creation of the national consensus in particular issues asserted by the state’s representatives towards the EU institutions;
strengthening of the governmental and NGO capacities for EU integration processes;
structured information on the EU based on the sectoral interests of the crucial segments of the society (expert and general knowledge improvement);
improve readiness of the state for integration into the international structures.

Outputs

policy recommendations from Plenary Sessions;
policy recommendations from Working Groups Sessions;
research outputs for the WGs’ (internal experts of the WGs) ;
press releases and press conferences (after each WG and Plenary session);
web page of the project;
printed publications (policy recommendations: Plenary Sessions plus WGs, research outputs of internal experts);
establishment of the think-tank network cooperating on the EU integration agenda issues with other segments of society (government, entrepreneurs, local governments, etc…).

WG – Environment (Chapter 27)

Different aspects of a society are included in various fields, while the issue of environmental protection includes pervasive factor that is especially pronounced in the EU in the form of sustainable development. Environmental standards in the EU are higher than anywhere else in the world. Given that Albania will have to take measures in terms of increasing the level of environmental protection, the group was formed in order to facilitate system institutions and civil society to work together in the appropriate way.

NCEI 2014-2016:

Recommendations Session 1 “The Aarhus Convetion and the situation in Albania”, 28 July 2015

Recommendations, Session 2, “Environment Pollution in Albania and European Standards”, 7 October 2015

Recommendations Session 3, “Environmental impact of the development of natural resources and the EU policies of sustainable development”, 16 November 2015, Fier

Recommendations, Session 4, “Protecting Environment through Criminal Law”, 17 December 2015

WG – Rural Development and Consumer Protection (Chapter 11,12 and 28)

Knowing the importance of farming to the prosperity of Albanian society and recognizing the scope for improving the situation in this area, also taking into account that these issues will be part of the negotiations on a stage of EU accession, it was realized the need for formulating recommendations that would improve the operation of the institutions of government and the non-governmental sector and contributed to strengthening of their cooperation in the issues linked with food safety and consumer protection, rural development and investment and funds included in three chapters of EU acquis – Chapter 11 – Agriculture and Rural Development, Chapter 12 – Food Safety and Chapter 28 – Consumer and Health Protection.

NCEI 2021-2023

Challenges of Consumer Protection in relation to Artificial Intelligence Advancements

Recommendations (NCEI 2021-2023) WGIII, Session 4: February 28, 2023

Input of Slovak expert Zuzana Motúzová from Motúzová & Lacko Law company, WGIII, Session 4

Input of Albanian expert Granit Sokolaj, WG III, Session 4

Invitation and agenda, Session 4 “Challenges of Consumer Protection in relation to Artificial Intelligence Advancements” February 28, 2022

Models of socio-economic development for rural areas and the use of pesticides

Recommendations (NCEI 2021-2023) WGIII, Session 3. November 22, 2022

Input of Slovak expert Ján Baršváry, Session 3 – “Sustainable use of pesticides” November 22, 2022

Input of Deputy Major of Vlora Aulona Veizi, Session 3- “”Models of socio-economic development for rural areas and the use of pesticides” November 22, 2022

Input of Albanian expert Agim Rrapaj, Session 3- “”Models of socio-economic development for rural areas and the use of pesticides” November 22, 2022

Invitation and agenda, Session 3 “Models of socio-economic development for rural areas and the use of pesticides” November 22, 2022

Organic Agriculture

Recommendations (NCEI 2021-2023) – WG III, Session 2″ Organic Agriculture” – 26.10.22

Input of Slovak expert Ján Baršváry, Session 2- “Organic Agriculture” October 26, 2022

Input of Albanian expert Agim Rrapaj, Session 2- “Organic Agriculture” October 26, 2022

Invitation and Program Session 2- ” Organic Agriculture”, October 26, 2022

Informing and raising public awareness on food safety and consumer protection” -the role of the Institutions responsible for implementation

Input of Slovak expert, Session 1- “Informing and raising public awareness on food safety and consumer protection” -the role of the Institutions responsible for implementation, May 11, 2022

Recommendations, Session 1- “Informing and raising public awareness on food safety and consumer protection” -the role of the Institutions responsible for implementation, May 11, 2022

Invitation and Program, Session 1 – “Informing and raising public awareness on food safety and consumer protection” -the role of the Institutions responsible for implementation, May 11, 2022

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NCEI 2019-2021

Recommendations, Session 5 “Set up, organisation and functioning of the Farm Accountancy Data Network (FADN) System – best practice from Slovakia” – 22 June 2021

Input of Slovak Expert – Frantisek Huska, Session 5 “Set up, organisation and functioning of the Farm Accountancy Data Network (FADN) System – best practice from Slovakia” – 22 June 2021

Invitation and Agenda – Session 5 “Set up, organisation and functioning of the Farm Accountancy Data Network (FADN) System – best practice from Slovakia” – 22 June 2021

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Recommendations – Session 4 “Quality Schemes of protecting and promoting the products – Geographical Indication and Denomination of Origin” – 15 June 2021

Input of internal Expert – Session 4 “Quality Schemes of protecting and promoting the products – Geographical Indication and Denomination of Origin” – 15 June 2021

Input of Slovak Expert – Viera Baricicova, Session 4 “Quality Schemes of protecting and promoting the products – Geographical Indication and Denomination of Origin” – 15 June 2021

Invitation and Agenda – Session 4 “Quality Schemes of protecting and promoting the products – Geographical Indication and Denomination of Origin” – 15 June 2021

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Recommendations – Session 3 “European Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) – innovations and challenges” – 28 April 2021

Input of Slovak expert – Jan Barsvary, Session 3 “European Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) – innovations and challenges” – 28 April 2021

Input of internal expert – Session 3 “European Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) – innovations and challenges” – 28 April 2021

Invitation and Agenda – Session 3, “European Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) – innovations and challenges”- 28 April 2021

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Recommendations – Session 2 “Marketing standards and Organic production – updating of European legislation”, 21 April 2021

Input of Slovak Expert – Viera Baričičová, Session 2, “Marketing standards and Organic production – updating of European legislation” – 21 April 2021

Input of internal expert – Session 2, “Marketing standards and Organic production – updating of European legislation” – 21 April 2021

Invitation and Agenda – Session 2, “Marketing standards and Organic production – updating of European legislation”- 21 April 2021

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Recommendations – Session 1, “Food safety and standards required in the framework of European integration” – 09 December 2020

Input of Slovak Expert – Matej Struhar, Session 1, “Food safety and standards required in the framework of European integration” – 09 December 2020

Input of internal expert – Florian Xhafa, Session 1, “Food safety and standards required in the framework of European integration” – 09 December 2020

Invitation and Agenda – Session 1 , “Food safety and standards required in the framework of European integration”- 09 December 2020

NCEI 2014-2016:

Recommendations, Session 1 “Food Safety Reform – PPP option to enable increasing the effectiveness of public services” 29 July 2015

Recommendations, Session 2, “Challenges in adoption and implementation of food safety and quality standards by NFA and food business operators”, 6 October 2015

Recommendations, Session 3, “The adoption and implementation of EU requirements for BIO products, Conventional products and Integrated products”, 2 November 2015

Recommendations, Session 4, “The informality in agriculture sector and structural funds for rural development absorption capacity”, 22 December 2015

WG – Justice, freedom and security (Chapter 24)

This working group, thanks to the experiences of experts, is assessing topics in the field of Justice, Freedom and Security, anticipating a further process of reform and EU accession. Within Chapter 24, among other topics, mainly discussed are asylum, migration, visas, combating organized crime, corruption, terrorism, which will furtherly reflect in the choice of the other possible topics.

NCEI 2023-2026:

Management of Irregular Migration and Cooperation with Frontex – Main priorities under National Strategy for Migration 2024-2030 framework, January 31, 2024

Recommendations, Session 2 “Management of Irregular Migration and Cooperation with Frontex – Main priorities under National Strategy for Migration 2024-2030 framework”, January 31, 2024

Input of Slovak expert, Session 2 “Management of Irregular Migration and Cooperation with Frontex – Main priorities under National Strategy for Migration 2024-2030 framework”, January 31, 2024

Input of Albanian expert, Session 2 “Management of Irregular Migration and Cooperation with Frontex – Main priorities under National Strategy for Migration 2024-2030 framework”, January 31, 2024

Invitation and Agenda, Session 2 “Management of Irregular Migration and Cooperation with Frontex – Main priorities under National Strategy for Migration 2024-2030 framework”, January 31, 2024

Rule of Law Roadmap and next steps after the opening of negotiating Cluster 1: Fundamentals, December 7, 2023

Recommendations, Session 1 “Rule of Law Roadmap and next steps after the opening of negotiating Cluster 1: Fundamentals”, December 7, 2023

Invitation and Agenda, Session 1 “Rule of Law Roadmap and next steps after the opening of negotiating Cluster 1: Fundamentals”, December 7, 2023

NCEI 2021-2023:

Irregular migration and the increased risk of smuggling in Albania – protection of migrants’ rights and inter-institutional cooperation, 06 March 2023

Recommendations – Session 4 “Irregular migration and the increased risk of smuggling in Albania – protection of migrants’ rights and inter-institutional cooperation”, 06 March 2023

Input of Albanian expert – Session 4 “Irregular migration and the increased risk of smuggling in Albania – protection of migrants’ rights and inter-institutional cooperation”, 06 March 2023

Input of Slovak expert – Session 4 “Irregular migration and the increased risk of smuggling in Albania – protection of migrants’ rights and inter-institutional cooperation”, 06 March 2023

Invitation and Agenda, Session 4 “Irregular migration and the increased risk of smuggling in Albania – protection of migrants’ rights and inter-institutional cooperation”, 06 March 2023

Fight against Cyber Crime in Albania – New challenges in the framework of EU Integration process, 08 February 2023

Recommendations – Session 3 “Fight against Cyber Crime in Albania – New challenges in the framework of EU Integration process”, 08 February 2023

Input of Slovak expert – Session 3 “Fight against Cyber Crime in Albania – New challenges in the framework of EU Integration process”, 08 February 2023

Input of national expert – Session 3 “Fight against Cyber Crime in Albania – New challenges in the framework of EU Integration process”, 08 February 2023

Invitation and Agenda – Session 3 “Fight against Cyber Crime in Albania – New challenges in the framework of EU Integration process”, 08 February 2023

Money laundering– EU requirements for Albania in fight against organised crime, 30 June 2022

Recommendations – Session 2 “Money laundering– EU requirements for Albania in fight against organised crime”, 30 June 2022

Input of Slovak expert – Session 2 “Money laundering– EU requirements for Albania in fight against organised crime”, 30 June 2022

Input of internal expert – Session 2 “Money laundering– EU requirements for Albania in fight against organised crime”, 30 June 2022

Invitation and Agenda – Session 2 “Money laundering– EU requirements for Albania in fight against organised crime”, 30 June 2022

Judicial cooperation system in civil and commercial matters, 27 May 2022

Recommendations, Session 1 “Judicial cooperation system in civil and commercial matters”, 27 May 2022

Input of Slovak expert, Session 1 “Judicial cooperation system in civil and commercial matters”, 27 May 2022

Input of internal expert, Session 1 “Judicial cooperation system in civil and commercial matters”, 27 May 2022

Invitation and Agenda, Session 1 “Judicial cooperation system in civil and commercial matters”, 27 May 2022

NCEI 2019-2021:

Harmonization of EU legislation in the criminal field, 28 July 2021

Recommendations, Session 4 “Harmonization of EU legislation in the criminal field”, 28 July 2021

Input of Internal expert, Session 4 “Harmonization of EU legislation in the criminal field”, 28 July 2021

Input of EU expert, Session 4 “Harmonization of EU legislation in the criminal field”, 28 July 2021

Invitation and Programme, Session 4 “Harmonization of EU legislation in the criminal field”, 28 July 2021

Addressing migration in EU and Albania, 21 July 2021

Recommendations, Session 3 “Addressing migration in EU and Albania”, 21 July 2021

Input of Albanian expert, Session 3 “Addressing migration in EU and Albania”, 21 July 2021

Input of Slovak expert – Orlovsky, Session 3 “Addressing migration in EU and Albania”, 21 July 2021

Invitation and Programme, Session 3 “Addressing migration in EU and Albania”, 21 July 2021

Dealing with refugees’ issues – quota programme in EU and Slovakia – lessons learned for Albania, 21 July 2021

Recommendations, Session 2 “Dealing with refugees’ issues – quota programme in EU and Slovakia – lessons learned for Albania”, 21 July 2021

Input of Albanian Expert – Session 2, “Dealing with refugees and asylum in EU – quota programme in EU and Slovakia – lessons learned for Albania”, 21 July 2021

Input of Slovak Expert – Kvasnickova, Session 2, “Dealing with refugees and Asylum in EU – quota programme in EU and Slovakia – lessons learned for Albania”, 21 July 2021

Invitation and Programme, Session 2 “Dealing with refugees and asylum in EU – quota programme in EU and Slovakia – lesson learned for Albania”, 21 July 2021

Adoption of Migration Strategy on regular and irregular migration: Challenges in monitoring and fulfilling international criteria, 28 February 2020

Recommendations, Session 1, “Adoption of Migration Strategy on regular and irregular migration: Challenges in monitoring and fulfilling international criteria“, 28 February 2020

Input of Slovak Expert – Petra Achbergerová , Session 1, “Adoption of Migration Strategy on regular and irregular migration: Challenges in monitoring and fulfilling international criteria”, 28 February 2020

Invitation and Programme, Session 1, “Adoption of Migration Strategy on regular and irregular migration: Challenges in monitoring and fulfilling international criteria”, 28 February 2020

NCEI 2017:

Monitoring Chapters 23&24 of Albanian EU accession through lenses of civil society, Vlora, 30 October 2017

Monitoring Chapters 23 & 24 of Albanian EU accession through lenses of civil society, Tirana 23 October 2017

The Rights of Foreigners in Albania – How compatible is Albanian Legislation with European Acquis and International Law?, Tirana, 28 April 2017

NCEI 2014-2016:

Plenary Session of National Convention on European Integration

Recommendations, Session 1, “Migration and Asylum Policies” 18 June 2015

Recommendations, Session 2 & 3, “Challenges of Migration and Asylum in Albania”, 11 April 2016

Recommendations, Session 4, ” Cyber Crime and Cyber Security in Albania: New Challenges in the Framework of EU Integration Process”, 24 May 2016

Conference: ”Convention on EU Integration”

WG – Judiciary and fundamental rights (Chapter 23)

Given that one of the most challenging chapters in the accession negotiations between Albania and the EU, is Chapter 23, this Working Group was formed with the aim of making recommendations and conclusions that will concern those areas that are assessed by the co-chairs and members as a priority, such as judiciary, fight against corruption, fundamental rights, etc.

NCEI 2023-2026:

The Law on Volunteering in Albania: A priority for the development of an enabling environment for civil society, 09 July 2024

Recommendations, Session 4 “The Law on Volunteering in Albania: A priority for the development of an enabling environment for civil society”, 09 July 2024

Input of Albanian expert, Session 4 “The Law on Volunteering in Albania: A priority for the development of an enabling environment for civil society”, 09 July 2024

Input of EU Expert, Session 4 “The Law on Volunteering in Albania: A priority for the development of an enabling environment for civil society”, 09 July 2024

Invitation and Agenda, Session 4 “The Law on Volunteering in Albania: A priority for the development of an enabling environment for civil society”, 09 July 2024

Each one’s Integration in Europe – Protecting Fundamental Rights and Marginalized Communities, 14 May 2024

Recommendations, Session 3 “Each one’s Integration in Europe – Protecting Fundamental Rights and Marginalized Communities”, 14 May 2024

Invitation and Agenda, Session 3 “Each one’s Integration in Europe – Protecting Fundamental Rights and Marginalized Communities”, 14 May 2024

Protecting children online from all forms of violence and abuse, 28 March 2024

Recommendations, Session 2 “Protecting children online from all forms of violence and abuse” March 28, 2024

Input of Albanian expert, Session 2 “Protecting children online from all forms of violence and abuse” March 28, 2024

Input of EU expert, Session 2 “Protecting children online from all forms of violence and abuse” March 28, 2024

Invitation and Agenda, Session 2 “Protecting children online from all forms of violence and abuse” March 28, 2024

The Active Role of Civil Society in the Roadmap for the Functioning of Democratic Institutions within the Political Criterion Framework, January 22, 2024

Recommendations, Session 1 “The Active Role of Civil Society in the Roadmap for the Functioning of Democratic Institutions within the Political Criterion Framework”, January 22, 2024

Invitation and Agenda, Session 1 “The Active Role of Civil Society in the Roadmap for the Functioning of Democratic Institutions within the Political Criterion Framework”, January 22, 2024

NCEI 2021 – 2023:

The need for adopting of a National Strategy on Protection/Rights of Victims of Crime, 30 March 2023

Recommendations, Session 4 “The need for adopting of a National Strategy on Protection/Rights of Victims of Crime”, 30 March 2023

Input of Slovak expert, Session 4 “The need for adopting of a National Strategy on Protection/Rights of Victims of Crime”, 30 March 2023

Invitation and Agenda, Session 4 “The need for adopting of a National Strategy on Protection/Rights of Victims of Crime”, 30 March 2023

The Impact of EU Legislation on National Legal Systems, during and after accession, 21 February 2023

Recommendations, Session 3 “The Impact of EU Legislation on National Legal Systems, during and after accession”, 21 February 2023

Input of Albanian expert, Session 3 “The Impact of EU Legislation on National Legal Systems, during and after accession”, 21 February 2023

Input of Slovak experts, Session 3 “The Impact of EU Legislation on National Legal Systems, during and after accession”, 21 February 2023

Invitation and Agenda, Session 3 “The Impact of EU Legislation on National Legal Systems, during and after accession”, 21 February 2023

Property Rights in the framework of Chapter 23, 22 December 2022

Recommendations, Session 2 “Property Rights in the framework of Chapter 23”, 22 December 2022

Input of Albanian expert, Session 2 “Property Rights in the framework of Chapter 23”, 22 December 2022

Input of Slovak experts, Session 2 “Property Rights in the framework of Chapter 23”, 22 December 2022

Invitation and Agenda, Session 2 “Property Rights in the framework of Chapter 23”, 22 December 2022

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and its implementation – its effects on national legislation and institutions, 08 July 2022

Recommendations, Session 1 “General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and its implementation – its effects on national legislation and institutions”, 08 July 2022

Input of the Slovak expert, Motúzová – Session 1 “General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and its implementation – its effects on national legislation and institutions”, 08 July 2022

Invitation and Agenda – Session 1 “General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and its
implementation – its effects on national legislation and institutions”, 08 July 2022

NCEI 2019 – 2021:

Bilateral Screening – Experiences and preparation of the Negotiation Group for the Chapter 22, 29 June 2021

Recommendations – Session 4 “Bilateral Screening – Experiences and preparation of the Negotiation Group for the Chapter 22”, 29 June 2021

Input of the Croatian expert – Session 4 “Bilateral Screening – Experiences and preparation of the Negotiation Group for the Chapter 23”, 29 June 2021

Input of the Albanian expert – Session 4 “Bilateral Screening – Experiences and preparation of the Negotiation Group for the Chapter 23”, 29 June 2021

Input of the Slovak expert – Figel, Session 4 “Bilateral Screening – Experiences and preparation of the Negotiation Group for the Chapter 23”, 29 June 2021

Invitation and Agenda – Session 4 “Bilateral Screening – Experiences and preparation of the Negotiation Group for the Chapter 23”, 29 June 2021

What role for the interest groups in the accession talks – Slovak experience, 18 June 2021

Recommendations – Session 3 “What role for the interest groups in the accession talks – Slovak experience”, 18 June 2021

Input of the Slovak expert – Radovan Geist, Session 3 “What role for the interest groups in the accession talks – Slovak experience”, 18 June 2021

Invitation and Agenda – Session 3 “What role for the interest groups in the accession talks – Slovak experience”, 18 June 2021

The negotiations for Albania’s membership in the European Union and the regional experience – focused on Chapter 23, 5 February 2021

Recommendations – Session 2 “The negotiations for Albania’s membership in the European Union and the regional experience – focused on Chapter 23”, 5 February 2021

Input of the Slovak Expert – Jan Figel, Session 2 “The negotiations for Albania’s membership in the European Union and the regional experience – focused on Chapter 23”, 5 February 2021

Invitation and Agenda – Session 2 “The negotiations for Albania’s membership in the European Union and the regional experience – focused on Chapter 23”, 5 February 2021

Free legal aid in Albania – the role and contribution of non-state actors, 16 November 2020

Recommendations Session 1 “Free legal aid in Albania – the role and contribution of non-state actors”, 16 November 2020

Input of Slovak Expert – Eva Kováčechová, Session 1 “Free legal aid in Albania – the role and contribution of non-state actors” , 16 November 2020

Invitation and Agenda – Session 1, “Free legal aid in Albania – the role and contribution of non-state actors”, 16 November 2020

NCEI 2014-2016:

Recommendations, Session 1 “Juvenile Justice and Rights of Minors”,16 July 2015

Recommendations, Session 2, “Alternative Dispute Resolutions”, 19 January 2016

Recommendations, Session 3 & 4, “Free Legal Aid and Information on Legal Issues”, 17 May 2016

Minister of European Integration Ms Klajda Gjosha receives the European Parliament’s Rapporteur for Albania Mr Knut Fleckenstein

Mr. Fleckenstein was interested to know about the involvement of the civil society in the reforms launched and measures in reinforcing human rights. As regards the fight against organised crime, the Rapporteur said that Albania must keep up its efforts and expressed willingness to assist Albania and provide assistance in areas where needed.

“There are three messages I wish to give, specifically: the importance of strengthening the rule of law, political culture and inclusion of the civil society in the reforms undertaken. You have a long way ahead”, Mr. Fleckenstein said.

Ministers Gjosha and Ahmetaj meet the Director-General for Enlargement at the European Commission, Mr. Christian Danielsson

The Minister of European Integration Ms Klajda Gjosha and the Minister of Economic Development, Trade and Entrepreneurship Mr Arben Ahmetaj had a working meeting with the Director-General for Enlargement at the European Commission, Mr Christian Danielsson.

The Ministers appreciated the commitment and assistance that the European Commission has been providing to Albania to advance the reforms, particularly in addressing the five key priorities that must be fulfilled until the opening of negotiations.

The meeting focused on the importance of accelerated implementation of the justice reform, since it would be a great push to Albania’s EU integration efforts. Meetings of the Working Groups tasked with monitoring the progress in the implementation of the five key priorities were also part of the discussions, with a particular emphasis on their effective coordination. Mr Danielsson said that all-inclusiveness is crucial to successful reforms, and expressed the European Commission’s predisposition to continue assisting our country