The sixth European Political Community summit opens this Friday in Tirana, Albania, bringing together 47 heads of state and EU institutions—alongside Türkiye, the UK, Norway, Switzerland and Ukraine—to forge unified strategies on European security, defense and continued support for Ukraine.
On May 16, 2025, Tirana, Albania, hosts the sixth European Political Community (EPC) Summit. Under the theme "A New Europe in a New World: Unity – Cooperation
President Ilham Aliyev has arrived in Albania to take part in a key European summit, underscoring Azerbaijan’s engagement in continental political dialogue.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer held talks with Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama ahead of the European Political Community Summit.
European Council President António Costa has highlighted Albania and Montenegro as frontrunners in the EU accession process, emphasizing the importance of enlargement for regional stability and prosperity.
Partial results from Albania’s parliamentary election show the ruling Socialist Party in the lead, positioning Prime Minister Edi Rama for a potential fourth consecutive term.
Albanians headed to the polls to vote in parliamentary elections, with Prime Minister Edi Rama seeking a historic fourth term amid debates over EU integration, economic challenges.
Albania has been selected to host the 12th Broadcasting Regulatory Authorities Forum (BRAF) of BSEC countries, following the successful 11th meeting held in Baku, which brought together media regulators from across the Black Sea region.
Italy has sent 40 failed asylum seekers to Albania to be held in Italian-run detention centers until they are repatriated.
Serbia has expressed concerns over the increasing military cooperation between Kosovo, Albania, and Croatia, formalized with the signing of a declaration in Tirana on Tuesday. Ministry of Foreign Affairs considered the military alliance as a "provocation".
Albania, Kosovo, and Croatia have signed the Trilateral Declaration on Military Alliance.
Italy resumes migrant transfers to Albania despite legal challenges, with 49 migrants en route as Rome's controversial policy faces EU court review in the coming weeks.
Italy plans to move forward with a controversial scheme to detain asylum seekers in Albania, despite legal challenges and EU court scrutiny set to begin in February.
Tensions in Albania escalated as riot police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse hundreds of opposition protesters in the capital, Tirana. The protesters are demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama, who in turn accuses them of trying to seize power through violence.
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