Events
Kick-off Symposium “First CoE in Tirana University”
A public meeting at House of Europe in Tirana with all CoE Participants in order to celebrate the implementation of the first CoE in Tirana University and to formally launch the Center’s activities; The event was held with the presence of EU representatives in Albania, Erasmus+ Office responsible, academics, and Governments’ officers involved in the Integration Process, civil society, students and national media outlet
Kick off Symposium – UOGJ in the Jean Monnet Map
A public meeting was held in November 2022 to celebrate the implementation of the CoE in Gjirokaster University and to formally launch the Center’s activities. The event was held with the participation of the CoE coordinator Dr. Juliana Gjinko, team members Dr. Meljana Bregu, Prof.Dr. Valentina Duka, the Vice Rector of the University of Gjirokaster Prof. Jaho Canaj, professors and BA and MA students of Humanities.
Europe Day Event 2022 “Celebrating Europe”
On 9 May 2022 the EPPAL team and several students of JM Modules took part in a public activity organized by the European Delegation in Albania, to mark the day and raise awareness about the EU. Promotion materials and leaflets were distributed to illustrate the CoE objectives and actions and to inform Albanian citizens about the European Union and its activities.
We consider our participation in commemorative events like Europe Week important to remind the public of the historic significance of the European Union and to confirm the fact that Albanians are still one of the most enthusiastic people about EU integration.
The Albanian Chamber of Advocacy Training Course June – September 2022
he Albanian National School of Advocacy hold several seminars and trainings not only for assistant-advocates, but also for the current advocates.
Alketa Elezi
• EU Criminal Law: Council Framework Decision of 13 June 2002 on the European arrest warrant and the surrender procedures between Member States
o 1 lesson
Denard Veshi
• EU Advocacy Law: The Freedom of Movement of Lawyers
o 4 lessons
• EU Property Law: Directive 2008/122/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 January 2009 on the protection of consumers in respect of certain aspects of timeshare, long-term holiday product, resale and exchange contracts
o 2 lessons
Edmond Konini
• Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe (CCBE)
o 3 lessons
Ersi Bozheku
• EU Criminal Law for Legal Persons
o 2 lessons
Ervin Pupe
• EU Data Protection Law: Data Protection in the Digital Market and Competition Rules: the Facebook Case
o 3 lessons
Klodjan Skënderaj
• EU Criminal Cooperation in Criminal Procedures
o 1 lesson
Debate tournaments “Debating Europe. EU and Me”
On October 2022 was organized the first edition of the Faculty Debate with the participation of 36 students of the Master Program in International Relations at the Faculty of History and Philology. The debate was focused on two main pillars: Identity and values of the Albanian society and the European identity; Integrity and youth, the engagement of the young people as caterpillar of the integration process. The CoE coordinating team selected, trained, and mentored the students, also coordinated the preliminary rounds and the finals (half day events).
Forum - The Justice Reform as the main challenge towards European integration
The first forum of the cycle “Dynamics of Europeanization” was held on November 15th in Tirana with the participation of Professor Artan HOXHA – Rector of the University of Tirana. The forum discussed the justice reform in Albania as an important step toward the integration process of the country.
Forum - The Regional Cooperation and the role of the WBF
The second forum of the cycle Dynamics of Europeanization was held on March 30th in Tirana at FHF with the participation of Mss. Erinda Toska – Grant Menager of the Western Balkan Fund. The forum discussed regional cooperation in the Western Balkans, the role of the EU in the region and the activity of the WBF.
Forum – Progress and Perspective of Erasmus Programs in Tirana University
The third forum of the cycle Dynamics of Europeanization was held on 7 November 2023 in Tirana at the Faculty of History and Philology, with the participation of Phd Erida Elmazi, Head of International Relations and Programs at Tirana University. The forum discussed the role of Jean Monnet projects in shaping Albanian academics and the impact these projects have on the University of Tirana students by expanding the educational offerings with courses and subjects closely related to the integration process.
Forum – The stages of Albania’s Economic Integration
The fourth forum of the cycle Dynamics of Europeanization was held on 13th November 2023 in Tirana with the participation of the Prof. Bernard Dosti, Vice Rector of Tirana University. The forum focused on the Albania’s economic integration that has evolved through several stages aimed at aligning the country with the European Union (EU) and strengthening its international economic ties.