This textbook offers a general overview of the main institutional architecture of the EU and the most important policies at the EU level. It is intended for Bachelor and Master level students in Albanian universities, aiming at providing a clear picture of the structure and functioning of the EU, based on a rich literature. Full …
This working paper analyses public administration reforms in the Western Balkans and the role of the EU in shaping these reforms. It provides a thorough assessment of the trajectories in the region and the main challenges encountered. The paper concludes with the findings on the patterns and structural dimensions of public administration and its role …
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This working paper focuses on analysing the role of EU financial assistance in Albania, elaborating a critical assessment of its impact on the European integration process of Albania. The objective of the paper is to showcase instruments of EU conditionality and how they interact with reforms in the country. The paper concludes with the findings …
This research paper focuses on analysing the new enlargement methodology and providing a critical review of the European integration process of Albania. The aim is to provide a few insights on the level or preparedness of Albania for the accession negotiations and what would the role of the Albanian parliament and other institutions be in …
On April 19th 2022, a workshop was organised in the framework of the Jean Monnet Chair project (OwnEU) at the Institute of European Studies. The main topic of the lecture was EU assistance in the Western Balkans, with a particular focus on the Instrument for Pre-Accession (IPA3). Our guest lecturer for the event was Dr. …
On April 5th 2022, a workshop session was organised in the framework of the Jean Monnet Chair project (OwnEU) at the Institute of European Studies. The main topic of the event was the relevance of public funding and corruption for Albania, in the context of the EU accession process. Keynote speaker of the activity was …
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