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Equip International Relations students with multidisciplinary tools to connect theory and practice in EU enlargement.
Exploring the European Union’s role in democratic change, regional cooperation, reconciliation, and the integration process of the Western Balkans.
The Jean Monnet Module “EU Pathways to Engagement in the Western Balkans” promotes knowledge of the European Union’s role in the region and strengthens collaboration across the University of Tirana.
Through interdisciplinary teaching, academic training, public dialogue, and institutional engagement, EUWB connects EU enlargement and integration studies with the political, legal, economic, and historical realities of the Western Balkans.
Equip International Relations students with multidisciplinary tools to connect theory and practice in EU enlargement.
Engage History students with common history, trust-building, and European values.
Introduce Economy students and wider audiences to the EU’s impact in Albania and the region.
A multidisciplinary programme delivered to BA and MA students at the University of Tirana, combining academic courses, intensive learning, seminars, and research-writing support.
Annual interdisciplinary course for MA students in International Relations. Covers legal, political, and economic dimensions of EU enlargement, conditionality, and regional cooperation. Lecturers: Prof. Juliana Gjinko and Prof. Meljana Bregu.
2nd semesterIntensive course for BA History students on regional cooperation, reconciliation, and critical analysis of common history in the Western Balkans.
December 2023, 2024, 2025
Explores EU climate policies, the European Green Deal, renewable energy transition, and climate resilience in the region. Lecturer: Prof. Pojani.
Annual intensive course · 2024–2026
Seminar series examining individual accession paths, enlargement challenges across candidate states, and geopolitical impacts. Lecturer: Prof. Meljana Bregu.
2024, 2025, 2026
Seminars on the macroeconomics of the Euro, fiscal stabilization, the EU recovery fund, and comparative economic growth in the Western Balkans. Lecturer: Prof. Juliana Gjinko.
2024, 2025, 2026Academic writing training mentoring graduating BA History students in drafting dissertations and research papers on European integration topics.
each June
EUWB brings academic knowledge into public discussion through forums, institutional visits, Europe Day activities, conference participation, and publications.
Public launching events introducing the module’s scope and objectives to MA students, academic staff, civil society, and University of Tirana representatives. The photographs below document the second launch event, “European Projects at the Department of History”, held on 18 December 2023.
MA students met with Admira Jorgji, Director for the EU and Director for the Region and Neighbouring Countries. Coordinated by Prof. Valentina Duka and Meljana Bregu.
Annual participation in public events in Tirana in cooperation with the EU Delegation and Erasmus+ Office.
Led by Prof. Mark Marku, former Head of the Communication Department, with students and professors.
The University of Tirana organised an informative session delivered by Dr. Meljana Bregu and Dr. Juliana Gjinko. The activity provided information about the Jean Monnet programme under Erasmus+ and the EUWB Module, an initiative of the European Union aimed at promoting teaching, research, and reflection on European integration within higher education institutions.
Public discussion with the German Ambassador to Albania, Karl Bergner, and the academic community.
MA International Relations students explored the legislative role and practical functioning of the EU integration process.
Led by Dr. Erida Elmazi, Head of the International Relations Office at UT.
“Evaluating the Integration Process of the Region” — a multi-stakeholder debate and certificate ceremony at the Faculty of History and Philology, with 30 participants.
Presentation by Prof. Juliana Gjinko at the Albanian European Integration Network (AEIN).
Participation in the 9th International Scientific Conference, “The State, Society and Law at the Crossroads of the European Project: Democracy, Rule of Law and Integration,” University Aleksandër Moisiu, Durrës. Papers: Prof. Juliana Gjinko, “Beyond Transition: EU Conditionality and the Transformation of Democratization in Albania”; Prof. Meljana Bregu, “The Interim Benchmark Assessment Report (IBAR) mechanism as a test for Albania’s integration process.”
Explore research outputs and educational resources developed and shared through the Jean Monnet Module “EU Pathways to Engagement in the Western Balkans.”
Peer-reviewed articles, conference papers, working papers, and research reports addressing European integration and the Western Balkans.
Lecture slides, course readings, seminar handouts, and intensive-course learning resources for students and educators.
EUWB brings together experienced researchers and educators in European Union studies from the University of Tirana.