Albania
Population 2.8 millionAlbania 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.
Opportunities
Online Workshop: Unveiling the Potential of Critical Raw Materials in the Western Balkans
Explore the future of Critical Raw Materials (CRMs) at the focused workshop on 25 April 2024, from 9:30 to 12:30, organised via Zoom. This collaborative event, hosted in partnership with the European Commission's DG NEAR and DG GROW, along with the Western Balkans 6 Chamber Investment Forum, will highlight the essential role CRMs play in Europe's green and digital transitions. The workshop aligns with the European Critical Raw Materials Act, which promotes EU self-sufficiency and diversified global supplies. Participants will include business leaders, government representatives, and financial institutions from the EU and Western Balkans, facilitating a dynamic exchange of insights and opportunities within the CRM sector.
Training courses & educational programmes 
Small and medium enterprises 
25/04/2024 
Youth4Regions – The Programme for Aspiring Journalists
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.
Training courses & educational programmes
Journalists & media organisations
08/07/2024 
Publications
This fact sheet provides information on the EU support to Roma integration in the Western Balkans
Factsheets | Published in: 2024
This fact sheet provides information on the EU support to Roma integration in the Western Balkans
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EU Support to Roma Integration in the Western Balkans
Factsheets | Published in: 2023
This publication provides information on the EU support to Roma integration in the Western Balkans.
Key milestones
Facts and figures
These infographics are based on latest available statistical data produced by Eurostat (2019).
POPULATION
2.8million
POPULATION DENSITY
99.1 (per km²)
FERTILITY RATE
1.37
LIFE EXPECTANCY
YOUNG PEOPLE (<15)
(of total population)
PEOPLE WITH
TERTIARY EDUCATION
(of total population)
GDP
per capita: €4,610