Foreign relations of Albania

Joint press statement following the 11th meeting of the Stabilisation and Association Council between the EU and Albania

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Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Countries, Accession of Albania to the European Union, Europe, European Union Association Agreement, Albania, Delegation of European Union to Albania, Foreign relations of Albania

The Stabilisation and Association Council (SA Council) between Albania and the European Union held its eleventh meeting on 1 March 2021 in Brussels.

Key Points: 
  • The Stabilisation and Association Council (SA Council) between Albania and the European Union held its eleventh meeting on 1 March 2021 in Brussels.
  • The SA Council welcomed the historic decision by the Council of the European Union in March 2020 to open accession negotiations with Albania.
  • The SA Council positively noted the European Commission's 2020 Albania Report, which assessed that Albania increased its efforts and delivered further tangible and sustainable results in the key areas identified in the Council Conclusions.
  • The SA Council noted that the transitional period of the Stabilisation and Association Agreement ended on 31 March 2019 and that since 1 April 2019, Albania is thus fully associated with the EU.

Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures against cyber-attacks threatening the Union or its Member States

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Friday, December 11, 2020
Countries, Geography of Europe, Europe, Foreign relations of Albania, Foreign relations of Kosovo, Foreign relations of Montenegro, Foreign relations of North Macedonia, Foreign relations of Serbia, Stabilisation and Association Process, North Macedonia, MACEDONIA, Macedonia naming dispute

The Council Decision updates the identifying information of two listed natural persons.

Key Points: 
  • The Council Decision updates the identifying information of two listed natural persons.
  • They will ensure that their national policies conform to this Council Decision.
  • [1] Published on 23.11.2020 in the Official Journal of the European Union no.
  • [2] The Republic of North Macedonia, Montenegro and Albania continue to be part of the Stabilisation and Association Process.

Western Balkans Ministerial meeting to further strengthen region ties to the EU in Education and Training & Research and Innovation

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Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Geography of Europe, Foreign relations, International relations, Foreign relations of Albania, Foreign relations of Kosovo, Foreign relations of Montenegro, Foreign relations of North Macedonia, Foreign relations of Serbia, Balkans, Kosovo, Western Balkans Summit, Paris, Culture of the Western Balkans

During the meeting, Mariya Gabriel, European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth, will present her vision and new narrative for the Western Balkans: the 'Western Balkans Agenda on Innovation, Research, Education, Culture, Youth and Sport', a comprehensive, long-term cooperation strategy of the European Union and the Western Balkans.

Key Points: 
  • During the meeting, Mariya Gabriel, European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth, will present her vision and new narrative for the Western Balkans: the 'Western Balkans Agenda on Innovation, Research, Education, Culture, Youth and Sport', a comprehensive, long-term cooperation strategy of the European Union and the Western Balkans.
  • The integration of the Western Balkan national education, research and innovation frameworks into the European Education, Research and Innovation Areas is an important step on the path towards the EU.
  • During the meeting, the Ministers responsible for Innovation, Research, Education and Culture from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia will discuss and put forward their views on the Western Balkans Agenda during Ministerial Round Tables.
  • All Western Balkans (except Kosovo*) are fully associated to the European Union's Horizon 2020 Framework Programme for Research and Innovation.

Western Balkans Ministerial meeting to further strengthen region ties to the EU in Education and Training & Research and Innovation

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Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Geography of Europe, Foreign relations, International relations, Foreign relations of Albania, Foreign relations of Kosovo, Foreign relations of Montenegro, Foreign relations of North Macedonia, Foreign relations of Serbia, Balkans, Kosovo, Western Balkans Summit, Paris, Culture of the Western Balkans

During the meeting, Mariya Gabriel, European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth, will present her vision and new narrative for the Western Balkans: the 'Western Balkans Agenda on Innovation, Research, Education, Culture, Youth and Sport', a comprehensive, long-term cooperation strategy of the European Union and the Western Balkans.

Key Points: 
  • During the meeting, Mariya Gabriel, European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth, will present her vision and new narrative for the Western Balkans: the 'Western Balkans Agenda on Innovation, Research, Education, Culture, Youth and Sport', a comprehensive, long-term cooperation strategy of the European Union and the Western Balkans.
  • The integration of the Western Balkan national education, research and innovation frameworks into the European Education, Research and Innovation Areas is an important step on the path towards the EU.
  • During the meeting, the Ministers responsible for Innovation, Research, Education and Culture from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia will discuss and put forward their views on the Western Balkans Agenda during Ministerial Round Tables.
  • All Western Balkans (except Kosovo*) are fully associated to the European Union's Horizon 2020 Framework Programme for Research and Innovation.

Media advisory - Press briefing ahead of the EU-China summit video conference

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Saturday, June 20, 2020
Politics by country, Foreign relations, International relations, Foreign relations of Albania, Foreign relations of Kosovo, Foreign relations of Montenegro, Foreign relations of North Macedonia, Foreign relations of Serbia

The press briefing ahead of the EU-China summit video conference of 22 June 2020 will take place via video conference on Sunday 21 June 2020 at 10.30.

Key Points: 
  • The press briefing ahead of the EU-China summit video conference of 22 June 2020 will take place via video conference on Sunday 21 June 2020 at 10.30.
  • This briefing is "off the record" and for press only.
  • Journalists who already registered for high-level press conferences (European Council, EU-Western Balkans summit) in April or May don't need to register again.
  • Deadline: Saturday, 20 June 2020, 18.00

    Further instructions will be sent to all registered participants approximately half an hour after the deadline.

Media advisory - Press briefing ahead of the Eastern Partnership leaders' video conference

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Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Politics by country, Foreign relations, International relations, Foreign relations of Albania, Foreign relations of Kosovo, Foreign relations of Montenegro, Foreign relations of North Macedonia, Foreign relations of Serbia

The press briefing ahead of the video conference of the Eastern Partnership leaders of 18 June 2020 will take place via video conference tomorrow Wednesday 17 June 2020 at 11.00.

Key Points: 
  • The press briefing ahead of the video conference of the Eastern Partnership leaders of 18 June 2020 will take place via video conference tomorrow Wednesday 17 June 2020 at 11.00.
  • This briefing is "off the record".
  • Journalists who already registered for high-level press conferences (European Council, EU-Western Balkans summit) in April or May don't need to register again.
  • Deadline: Wednesday, 17 June 2020, 10.00

    Further instructions will be sent to all registered participants approximately half an hour after the deadline.

Media advisory - Press briefing on EU-Japan relations

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Monday, May 25, 2020
Television, Broadcasting, RT, State media, Foreign relations of Albania, Foreign relations of Kosovo, Foreign relations of Montenegro, Foreign relations of North Macedonia

A press briefing on EU-Japan relations will take place via video conferenceon Monday 25 May 2020 at 11.00.

Key Points: 
  • A press briefing on EU-Japan relations will take place via video conferenceon Monday 25 May 2020 at 11.00.
  • This briefing is "off the record".
  • Journalists who already registered for high-level press conferences (European Council, EU-Western Balkans summit) in April or May don't need to register again.
  • Deadline: Monday, 25 May 2020, 09.30

    Further instructions will be sent to all registered participants approximately half an hour after the deadline.

Press release - Summit with Western Balkans speakers on Tuesday

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Friday, January 24, 2020
Politics by country, Geography of Europe, Countries, Foreign relations of Albania, Foreign relations of Kosovo, Foreign relations of Montenegro, Foreign relations of North Macedonia, Foreign relations of Serbia, Sassoli, Balkans, North Macedonia, European Parliament

Parliamentary Speakers from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia will gather on Tuesday to discuss European prospects for the Western Balkans.

Key Points: 
  • Parliamentary Speakers from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia will gather on Tuesday to discuss European prospects for the Western Balkans.
  • The speakers will meet European Parliament President David Sassoli, the chairs of EP political groups as well as the Foreign Affairs Committees Working Group on the Western Balkans.
  • President David Sassoli said: I am looking forward to welcoming the speakers from the Western Balkans to the European Parliament.
  • The summit is organised under the patronage of President Sassoli, in cooperation with the Foreign Affairs Committee and the delegations for relations with the Western Balkans.