Brussels is keeping a watchful eye on the political unrest in Albania, cautioning Tirana that its handling of the situation could be costly in its application to join the EU.
EU warns Albania on Kushner resort threatening flamingo habitats, tying EU membership to environmental compliance. Signals ESG and foreign-investment scrutiny as membership gatekeeping, tightening regulatory requirements for Balkans candidacy.
Kosovo’s path toward NATO and the EU at risk in Sunday’s elections, ex-president warns
Vjosa Osmani argues political infighting is endangering Pristina’s future and fraying ties with the West.
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EU inches toward ‘membership-lite’ plan for candidate countries
Vjosa Osmani argues political infighting is endangering Pristina’s future and fraying ties with the West.
Albin Kurti will likely need to form a coalition after a year of political instability that has left his country’s EU membership…
Europe must “keep its promises” to those that want to join, Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal told POLITICO.
Edi Rama dismissed fears that the luxury development backed by Trump’s son-in-law would destroy flamingo habitats.
Albania is the 'EU Taliban', fanatical about joining, jokes Edi Rama
Kaja Kallas tells reporters more countries could join 27-country bloc, including Montenegro, Albania and Ukraine
EU concerns grow over Albania's Trump-linked megaproject
New EU enlargement hurdle for Albania over Trump son-in-law's beach resort plans | Euractiv
Watch: Forget idealism—the multi-billion euro reason the EU wants the Western Balkans in the bloc
Brussels watches as Kosovo heads to the polls amidst political crisis | Euractiv
EU to advance expansion plans at Balkans summit
Jared Kushner's Albania resort sparks protests, EU concerns
Kosovo votes again amid political deadlock, seeking EU and NATO progress
Kosovo holds another snap election as political crisis drags on
Premier Albanië bij Balkan-top: 'God, seks en de EU kun je niet voorspellen'
'Three things you can’t predict: God, sex and the EU,' says Rama | Euractiv
