EDYN Albania

23/09/2026

🇪🇺 12 Qershor 2006 | Një hap drejt Evropës

Më 12 qershor 2006, Shqipëria nënshkroi Marrëveshjen e Stabilizim-Asociimit me Bashkimin Evropian, duke vendosur një kuadër të rëndësishëm për marrëdhëniet dhe afrimin e vendit me BE-në. 🇦🇱🇪🇺

Një datë që shënoi një nga hapat e parë formalë në rrugëtimin evropian të Shqipërisë. ✨

🇬🇧 12 June 2006 | A step towards Europe

On 12 June 2006, Albania signed the Stabilisation and Association Agreement with the European Union, establishing an important framework for closer relations and alignment with the EU. 🇦🇱🇪🇺

A date that marked an important step in Albania’s European journey. ✨

📸 ©️ European Union, 2006 / European Commission Audiovisual Service

🇪🇺 Tetor 2024 | Një kapitull i ri

18 vite pas nënshkrimit të MSA-së, Shqipëria hyri në një fazë të re të procesit të integrimit.

Më 15 tetor 2024, në Luksemburg, u hapën negociatat për Klastrën 1 – Themeloret, duke përfshirë fusha si institucionet demokratike, reforma e administratës publike, drejtësia, të drejtat themelore dhe sundimi i ligjit. 🇦🇱🇪🇺📚

Një proces i ri nisi. 🧩

🇬🇧 October 2024 | A new chapter

18 years after the signing of the SAA, Albania entered a new phase of its EU integration process.

On 15 October 2024, negotiations on Cluster 1 – Fundamentals were opened in Luxembourg, covering areas including democratic institutions, public administration reform, the judiciary, fundamental rights and the rule of law. 🇦🇱🇪🇺📚

A new chapter had begun. 🧩

📸 ©️ European Union, 2006 / European Commission Audiovisual Service

⏳ 18 vite, 4 muaj dhe 3 ditë.

Ka kaq kohë nga nënshkrimi i MSA-së më 12 qershor 2006 deri te hapja e negociatave për Klastrën 1 më 15 tetor 2024. 🇦🇱🇪🇺

Por një proces i tillë nuk matet vetëm me vite.
Matet me reforma, kapituj, standarde dhe hapa të njëpasnjëshëm drejt përafrimit me Bashkimin Evropian. 📚🇪🇺

Rruga vazhdon.

🇬🇧 18 years, 4 months and 3 days.

That is the time between the signing of the SAA on 12 June 2006 and the opening of negotiations on Cluster 1 on 15 October 2024. 🇦🇱🇪🇺

But a process like this is measured in more than years.
It is measured through reforms, chapters, standards and successiv

08/04/2026

That form might change your path. 👀
Apply now to become an EDYN member. Link in bio.

01/04/2026

The European Democracy Youth Network (EDYN) brings together young leaders from across Europe who are working to strengthen democratic values, civic engagement, and resilient communities.

Our members are activists, journalists, policymakers, lawyers, and community organizers aged 18-35 who believe democracy needs active citizens.
If you are already working to make a difference in your community and want to connect with a network of peers across Europe, access capacity-building opportunities, and engage national and EU stakeholders, we invite you to apply through the link in bio.
⏰Deadline: 15 April 2026

22/03/2026

The of the project brought together young people from across Albania to reflect on the future of democracy and the role youth can play in shaping it.

Participants began by discussing the present—examining current democratic developments, key influencing factors, public challenges, and emerging democratic innovations. Building on these reflections, they worked together to imagine different possible futures and developed five innovative scenarios for democracy in 2040.

The day created space for open dialogue, new ideas, and collaboration among young people committed to shaping the democratic future.

project encourages young people to reflect on and engage with the future of democracy through participatory workshops and foresight methods, creating opportunities for youth to explore challenges and imagine long-term democratic solutions.

07/12/2024

Our Ambassador, Megi Përduka, representing EDYN Albania 🇦🇱 at the Western Balkans Summit 2024.

07/11/2024

Become one of us! 🇦🇱

Link in bio👨🏻‍💻👩🏻‍💻

15/09/2024

18/06/2024

Meet our new elected Ambassadors 🌍🚀

08/06/2024

🗓️Last Saturday, EDYN Albania organized the first training session of the Membership Engagement Fund, where our members received mentorship from Blerta Kalavace on Fund Raising and Project Writing. ✍️ During the training, participants learned how to identify potential donors, conceptualize project ideas, write project proposals, and develop budgets. 💡📋

Our network is dedicated to building the capacities of our members by providing them with the knowledge and tools necessary for their professional growth. 📈🌟

Stay tuned for our three upcoming training sessions. 🙌🏻🩵

10/04/2024

EDYN President, Mario Keputa and representative of Albania in Leadership Council, Ana Gjidiaj, greet us from Bratislava, Slovakia, where the EDYN annual conference is being held.

New plans for EDYN are coming. 🚀🇦🇱🌎