Albania
Prospects for the Western Balkans in 2023
With EU accession lacking will and commitment, the region faces energy uncertainty, rising inflation and slowing growth
BalkansBerlin summit will widen Balkan economic integration
Three agreements bring tangible benefits to Western Balkan citizens, including more workforce mobility across the region
BalkansAlbanian exodus will cast a shadow on UK ties
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has criticised UK politicians for their rhetoric against migrants from his country
AlbaniaAlbanian politics will become even more polarised
Prime Minister Rama is at an advantage because of the united opposition’s compromised leadership
AlbaniaWestern Balkans will progress slowly to EU accession
The European Commission's regular reports encourage membership hopefuls but also highlight obstacles
BalkansEnergy security will trump green transition in Balkans
Decarbonisation efforts are stymied by the high cost of energy and insufficient EU funds to offset transition costs
BalkansAlbania cyberattack may have deterrence value
Washington has imposed sanctions on Iranian entities for their alleged role in hacking Albanian government servers
InternationalAlbania severs relations with Iran over cyberattack
Albania cut diplomatic ties with Iran and expelled its diplomats after identifying cyberattack perpetrators
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