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🤝 Pjesëmarrje, transparencë, përgjegjshmëri parlamentare! Përmes forumit “Parlamenti dhe Qytetarët”, organizuar nga IDM, vijojmë angazhimin për një demokraci🏛️ më gjithëpërfshirëse. 📸 Momente nga diskutimet mbi përmirësimin e dialogut qytetar-parlamentar.

1/ The Speaker of the Alb. Parliament: “IDM’s initiative has improved access to parliamentary info for citizens, civil society, and the media, increasing their ability to influence and contribute to the legislative process. Elisa Spiropali

2/ British Ambassador to Albania, Nicholas Abbott: "Democracy and transparency are crucial for strengthening institutions. The Scottish Parliament sets a strong example, and involving young people in consultative processes revitalizes decision-making." UK in Albania

3/ Sotiraq Hroni : "The Albanian Parliament should lead in public consultation, using inclusive mechanisms like deliberative approaches. This model should be adopted by municipal councils for better governance and wider participation."

📃🖊️ IDM experts presented a Guide for Petition Review, proposing key reforms for a more transparent & effective petition system in Albania: ✅ A Special Committee on Petitions ✅ A standardized format & review process ✅ Clear deadlines & regular monitoring UK in Albania

👉 “The Guide to Deliberative Consultation in the Albanian Parliament” – an innovative model implemented for deliberative public consultation. 👩‍💼 Learn more here: shorturl.at/MIQh2 UK in Albania

🇪🇺Naim Çabej, with a group of CSO's, shared insights with the EU Comm. Director- WB, Valentina Superti, on reforms and the progress of our country in EU integration, focusing on the need for further implementation of commitments to good governance, anti-corruption & rule of law.

🤝 The Think for Europe Network - TEN has launched a regional initiative to monitor the Growth Plan and Reform Agendas of the Western Balkan countries. With this initiative, we aim to bring together civil society actors and the institutions responsible for implementing the Reform Agenda.

Statement! 🤝 On Think Tanks

🇦🇱🇪🇺 Albania opens the 2nd EU accession cluster, focused on internal market integration! 🎙️Catch our interview on A2 CNN with the European Movement in Albania—sharing insights on progress, next steps & the EU’s enlargement path. 👉 shorturl.at/QIV5B

As the EU moves toward gradual integration of the Western Balkans, IDM Albania is establishing a CSO-led consultation platform on the Growth Plan & Reform Agenda in 🇦🇱. N-CoMER will advance dialogue, cooperation, and joint advocacy. 🔗 Part of #WBGrowthMonitor by Think for Europe Network - TEN

📢 The Western Balkans PAR Monitor 2024/2025 is out! First out of 6️⃣ reports using a new methodology & approach. Each PAR area gets its own deep dive. Explore the WB & 🇦🇱 Albania reports: 🌐 par-monitor.org 🔗 shorturl.at/yOYBK

🔴Statement! SCiDEV

IDM invites CSOs, academia, and business chambers in 🇦🇱 to join the National Consultative Platform on the Reform Agenda 2024–2027. 🇪🇺 Support EU integration & the Growth Plan for the Western Balkans. 📅 Apply by May 16: shorturl.at/qNUkJ Think for Europe Network - TEN EU in Albania

📢 The 2025 State of the Sector Survey is live! Think tanks face growing challenges—your voice matters more than ever. 🗓️ Deadline extended to 19 May! Take the survey & help shape the future: shorturl.at/0Vhet #ThinkTanks #PolicyResearch #StateOfTheSector On Think Tanks

⚖️ Weak law enforcement fuels corruption—especially in the Western Balkans, where justice often fails. 🤝 Transparency International & @IDMAlbania launch a database tracking major corruption cases & legal gaps. 🔺 A push for reform & accountability. 🔗 shorturl.at/AhwKT

Over 20 journalists, CSOs & human rights defenders joined our SafeNet: Cyber Resilience training, just as digital rights in 🇦🇱 face growing threats. From VPNs to encryption, to tackling censorship & surveillance with @CitizensChannel, @MediaLook & Partners Serbia SCiDEV

📃 The first N-CoMER roundtable kicks off — a civil society-led platform supporting EU Growth Plan reforms in the Western Balkans. 🇦🇱 Albania could receive up to €922M by 2027. Structures are in place, and disbursement has begun. 🔗 shorturl.at/X2hhf EU in Albania

🖇️ With four clusters now open and plans underway to open the remaining two, 🇦🇱 is making progress towards EU membership. Read Daniel Prroni’s interview in The New Union Post where he discusses the need to shift the focus back to fundamental reforms: shorturl.at/sDI0N

Today kicked off the Reform Agenda dialogue platform, bringing CSOs, public institutions & the EU together to build a transparent path for reform. Discussions focused on the RGF Monitoring Committee, ministries’ progress, & civic engagement for lasting impact. EU in Albania