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“Learning from the past” – civic education for the new generation
At a time when social challenges demand active and aware citizens, the "Learning from the Past" initiative offers an inspiring educational model for Albanian youth, encouraging learning and reflection on the country's historical past. Launched within the framework of the Council of Europe project...
Electoral education programme for young voters in high schools launched
The Council of Europe, in co-operation with the Central Election Commission (CEC), the National Agency for Pre-University Education, and the Academy of Political Studies, has launched an electoral education programme for more than 20,000 high school graduates who will vote for the first time in...
Albanian prosecutors enhance capacities to tackle electoral offences
As the electoral campaign kicked off, 65 representatives of general and special prosecutor offices, as well as the Central Election Commission enhanced their capabilities to prevent, investigate, and adjudicate electoral offences concerning 2025 parliamentary elections. Recognizing the critical...
Advancing anti-corruption reforms in Albania: from education to concrete transformations
“...Since my studies, I have had a particular interest in engaging in the field of the fight against corruption. I see it as a major challenge for our country and, above all, as an urgent issue, especially in the context of Albania’s integration path into the European Union. Personally, I aim to...
Albanian authorities reaffirm their commitment to advance freedom of expression and the media with the EU and Council of Europe support
Albanian public authorities and key actors in the field reaffirmed their dedication to enhancing freedom of expression and media freedom, in line with European standards. During the 3rd Steering Committee meeting of the European Union and the Council of Europe joint action on Protecting freedom...
Albanian parliament assisted in reviewing the new anti-corruption action plan, in line with European standards
The joint European Union and Council of Europe Action against Economic Crime supported the Albanian Ad Hoc Parliamentary Committee in reviewing and strengthening the draft Action Plan on anti-corruption, as part of the broader agenda to deepen reforms in the areas of good governance, rule of law...
Project on Strengthening Elections' Integrity in Albania: A Positive Start
Partner and target beneficiaries of the Council of Europe (CoE) project on Strengthening Elections' Integrity in Albania gathered in Tirana to discuss its progress and challenges as the country is heading towards parliamentary elections. Funded by the Federal Republic of Germany and implemented...
Albania’s Electoral College strengthens capacity for Election Dispute Resolution ahead of 2025 parliamentary elections
Members of Albania’s Electoral College participated in an important workshop aimed at enhancing their ability to resolve election-related disputes in preparation for the upcoming 11 May 2025 parliamentary elections. The event was organised by the Council of Europe’s Venice Commission and the...
Step forward towards institutionalisation of Roma and Egyptian Responsive Budgeting in Albania
The Ministry of Health and Social Protection of Albania has successfully led an initiative to integrate Roma ad Egyptian Responsive Budgeting into the Medium-Term Budgeting Guidelines (2026-2028). With the approval of the Ministry of Finance, this critical measure is now officially included under...
Strengthening legal expertise on expropriation and human rights in Albania
How legal professionals can better protect property rights while balancing the public interest - this was the focus of a specialised training on expropriation and European Court of Human Rights case law, bringing together more than 50 judges, state advocates, lawyers, and magistrates. Council of...
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