FES in Albania: Advancing Democracy and Social Justice

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Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung in Tirana

In Albania, FES started its activities in 1991 with a conference on democracy and market economy. Democratic political institutions and the socio-economic development were and are the main topics of our activities. In cooperation with Albanian partner organizations, FES aims for the strengthening of a democratic political culture, a socially just and sustainable economic development where the interests and rights of the workers are protected and recognized, the establishment of functioning state structures and an active society.

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Spotlight on Foreign Policy

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Monday, 12.10.2026

An Enlarged EU. What Is Possible? - Ditmir Bushati, October 2026

The EU is preparing for enlargement. This is demonstrated by the document presented by the European Commission on the pre-enlargement policy reviews, which will be discussed by the leaders of the EU member states on 15–16...

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Wednesday, 30.09.2026

Anchoring Albania in Europe: The Strategic Importance of Seaports and Corridor VIII - Azmi Stringa, September 2026

Albania's seaports of Durrës/Vlorë and Corridor VIII are more than infrastructure projects, they are strategic assets that anchor the country in European economic, transport, and security networks. Their development is...

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Thursday, 27.08.2026

Shapes in search of substance - Ditmir Bushati, August 2026

In his famous novel "The Unbearable Lightness of Being", Milan Kundera sets two ways of living against each other: the lightness of a life without consequences as opposed to the weight of a life bound by commitment and...

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Monday, 11.05.2026

Does Albania Have a Foreign Policy? - Ditmir Bushati, May 2026

This question arises at a time of profound geopolitical transition and transformation, in which the norms of the previous world order — from which we Albanians benefited — are increasingly being disregarded. The world is no...

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Projects

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Active Civil Society and Youth

The Foundation cooperates with various organizations and associations that are actively committed to the country's democratic development.

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Social Dialogue & Economic Employment

FES cooperates with various actors in the field of economics and in this framework it aims to hold and initiate dialogues that contribute to the fair balancing of interests and to a sustainable economic growth.

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Democratic and Independent Institutions

In a young democracy, FES actively encourages actors on a national, regional and communal level to act and cooperate with integrity and responsibility, competent and dialogue oriented.

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Regional Cooperation and EU-Integration

The Foundation supports Albania in providing concrete contributions to security and stability in the region. Furthermore it is engaged in enhancing the awareness of the public about the EU accession process.

"Public Square" - A Podcast by Ditmir Bushati

Public Square is a virtual space for communication and interaction on issues of public interest that deserve special attention, supported by FES TIRANA.

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"Zgjohu" - A Podcast by Renato Mucaj

A Podcast about the world of work, an initiative of the Albanian Post-Telecom Workers Union supported by FES TIRANA.

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Publications

The 50/50 gender quota and the backroom deals of party A

Piroli, Klaudja | Tirana : Friedrich Ebert Foundation, April 2026

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Kuota gjinore 50/50 dhe prapaskenat e partisë A

Piroli, Klaudja | Tiranë : Fondacioni "Friedrich Ebert", Pril 2026

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Korruption trotz KI - Armut trotz Wirtschaftswachstum

Tase, Erjon | Bonn : Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung e.V., August 2026

wie glaubwürdig sind Albaniens Reformen?

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The new scientific diaspora from Kosova

King, Russell ; Gëdeshi, Ilir | Tirana, Albania : Friedrich Ebert Foundation Tirana, April 2026

size, characteristics, and possibilities for return and cooperation

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100 Years of FES – Voices from Albania

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Resident Representative

Katharina Hofmann

Resident Representative of FES Tirana & Prishtina Office

+355 4 2250986-105

katharina.hofmann(at)fes.de

Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung

Tirana

Rr. Kajo Karafili
Nd-14, Hyrja 2, Kati 1
Tiranë, Albania

+355 4 22 50 986

info.tirana(at)fes.de

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