Albania is a candidate country for EU membership. The EU is Albania’s primary political and economic partner, and its largest donor and investor. To help the country progress on its EU path, the EU provides financial assistance in a wide range of areas – from agriculture to transport, green energy to support for entrepreneurs, and much more.
This goes hand-in-hand with support for improvements that are necessary to meet EU standards, in areas like the judiciary and public administration. In this way, EU is contributing to improve the quality of life and opportunities for Albania’s citizens.
STORIES FROM ALBANIA
Real people, true stories
Discover creative and innovative ideas that come to life in Albania – thanks to the support of the European Union.
Youth4Regions is the European Commission’s initiative designed to educate journalism students and young journalists about the EU’s impact in their regions. The programme offers comprehensive training, mentorship with top journalists, participation in EU Regions’ Week, and visits to EU media headquarters and institutions, along with a chance to join European Commission press trips. All accommodation, food, and travel expenses are covered by the programme. Applicants should have a keen interest in EU activities, a background in journalism (through education or up to 2 years of professional experience), be citizens of the EU or neighbouring countries aged between 18 and 30, and be available from 5 to 11 October 2024. The application period is open from 8 April until 8 July, 17:00 CET. Interested candidates must demonstrate a strong interest in journalism to be eligible. For more information and to apply, please visit our application portal and seize this unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of EU journalism.
GIZ, in partnership with Internews and DW Akademie, proudly announces the call for applications for the "EmpowerMedia Program," aimed at bolstering media freedom and pluralism in the Western Balkans. Funded by the European Union and the German Government, this initiative invites innovative media organizations from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia to apply for grants to develop new media business ideas. Targeting forward-thinking media enterprises ready to explore pioneering business models and embrace digital integration, the program seeks to enhance the economic viability and independence of the media sector. Through supporting creative collaborations and digital innovations, "EmpowerMedia" aims to foster sustainable growth and a more diverse media landscape in the Western Balkans, ensuring the media's critical role in society is both preserved and strengthened.
Author: European Union
Factsheets | Published in: 2024
This fact sheet provides information on the EU support to Roma integration in the Western Balkans
Author: European Commission
Factsheets | Published in: 2023
This publication provides information on the EU support to Roma integration in the Western Balkans.
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Application for EU membership
Entry into force of the Stabilisation and Association Agreement
Entry into force of visa liberalisation
EU candidate country status granted
Commission recommends opening of accession negotiations
The Council sets out the path towards opening accession negotiations
EU decides to open accession negotiations
Presentation of the draft negotiating framework to the Member States
Intergovernmental Conference on accession negotiations (IGC)
Start of the screening process
These infographics are based on latest available statistical data produced by Eurostat (2019).
POPULATION
2.8millionPOPULATION DENSITY
99.1 (per km²)FERTILITY RATE
1.37LIFE EXPECTANCY
YOUNG PEOPLE (<15)
(of total population)
PEOPLE WITH
TERTIARY EDUCATION
(of total population)
GDP
per capita: €4,610IMPORTS OF GOODS
EXPORT OF GOODS
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