How Allocation of EU Rapporteur Jobs Might Impact Western Balkan Accession Hopes

The names of the new EU rapporteurs for each of the six Western Balkan countries will emerge over the coming weeks. The relative strength of the various party groupings in the European parliament indicates how some countries might fare better than others.

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Protests in Tirana: Edi Rama’s Visit to Vienna Cancelled

The official visit that Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama had planned to make to Vienna, Austria, on Monday, October 19, has been cancelled by the Albanian side. The news was published by the Austrian press release portal OTS.at. According to the announcement, the scheduled meeting between the Albanian Prime Minister …

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“A Magazine Containing Live Ammunition Was Seized” – Police: 54 Detained Following Protest, 27 Arrested

Albert Nushi, Head of the Management Sector at the Public Security Department, announced at a press conference that 54 people were taken into police custody following the previous day’s violent protest. Of those, 27 were arrested and 27 others face criminal proceedings for property destruction and violence against police officers. …

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Protests in Albania: Security Measures Imposed on Detainees, 21 Minors Placed Under Family Supervision

As protests continue across Albania, precautionary measures have been imposed on individuals involved in cases related to the demonstrations. Under the measures imposed, 21 minors will be placed under the supervision of their family members, while three other minors have been ordered to report regularly to the authorities. For the …