Albania
EU right-wing cooperation will be ad hoc
Polls suggest that right-wing groups could have a majority in the European Parliament for the first time
EuropeAlbanian 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
BalkansThe Italy-Albania migration deal may not deliver
Albania has agreed to host two facilities for cross-Mediterranean migrants seeking asylum in Italy
AlbaniaEU growth plan may boost Western Balkan economies
EU has unveiled an EUR6bn plan aimed at integrating the Western Balkans into its single market.
BalkansEx-prime minister’s indictment will polarise Albania
Sali Berisha, a former prime minister, has been charged with corruption
AlbaniaUnited Kingdom will contribute to Balkan security
The UK government has increased its troop deployment to Kosovo, signalling a steadfast commitment to Balkan stability
United KingdomEU to push for Balkan economic integration
At yesterday's Berlin Process summit in Tirana, the EU unveiled a EUR6bn Economic Growth Plan for the Western Balkans
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