MEPs limited access to Italy’s Gjadër migration centre in Albania
Progressive MEPs visited an external detention centre in light of the recent Return regulation vote, but found unjustified limits to their inspections
Albania
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As EU rushes to enlarge, candidate countries lag in rule of law transparency
The enlargement craze has sent legislative mechanisms ablaze in many Balkan and Eastern European countries, with transparency and corruption issues still behind Brussels standards.
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Luxury tourism boom meets crumbling services: Albania’s protests shake its EU path
Over the past decade, Albania has undergone undeniable modernisation, implemented crucial judicial reforms, and elevated its international standing. Yet, the current unrest exposes a widening gap between macro economic success and the daily realities of ordinary citizens. And for many, the focus on five-star luxury serves as a stark reminder of unfulfilled basic needs.
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From protected park to Trump-linked playground: how Albania is privatising its coastline
Albania is already becoming unaffordable for many of its own citizens during the summer months. Entire coastal areas increasingly cater to foreign investors, luxury tourism, and speculative real estate markets. What was once a shared natural space risks becoming privatised scenery for multimillionaires.