Albania
Albanian opposition’s legal troubles mount
Two leading opposition figures are facing corruption charges ahead of next year’s elections
AlbaniaRuling hurts European efforts to externalise migration
The Italy-Albania migration pact is in jeopardy after a court ruling ordered the return of migrants to Italy
AlbaniaBalkan states’ EU membership hopes remain distant
Reviving EU enlargement was discussed during a summit in Berlin and a regional tour by the European Commission president
BalkansAlbania’s pragmatic foreign policy may pay off
Tirana has opened its first EU membership negotiation chapters
AlbaniaLondon will struggle to control irregular migration
Controlling irregular migration is a key priority for Prime Minister Keir Starmer
United KingdomAlbanian premier faces tough year ahead of elections
Rama must cope with a more united opposition, corruption cases involving some of his associates and a row with Greece
AlbaniaEU countries will struggle to externalise asylum
The idea of externalising asylum procedures is gaining traction in some EU countries
EUGaza overspill is a possible risk to Balkan security
Kosovo is the main Balkan security risk, although the conflict in Gaza and refugees fleeing Palestine are extra concerns
BalkansEU growth plan may boost Western Balkan economies
EU has unveiled an EUR6bn plan aimed at integrating the Western Balkans into its single market.
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