Events

Launch of EU4Municipalities II to Strengthen Local Government

The Minister of State for Local Government, Ervin Demo, participated in the first Steering Committee meeting of the EU4Municipalities II programme, a strategic initiative valued at €11 million aimed at strengthening local governance and supporting ... • Posted: 16 April 2026

The Role of the Diaspora in Local Development at the 4th Albanian Diaspora Summit

As part of the 4th Albanian Diaspora Summit, the Minister of State for Local Government, Mr. Ervin Demo, participated in Panel 8, where an important discussion was held on the role of the diaspora in local and territorial development. During this pan... • Posted: 15 April 2026

Two Strategic Initiatives to Strengthen Municipalities and Improve Urban Management

Following the Meeting of the Council of Ministers, the Minister of State for Local Governance, Mr. Ervin Demo, presented two important initiatives aimed at strengthening municipal capacities and improving public services for citizens. A €20 millio... • Posted: 10 April 2026

Special Commission for Administrative-Territorial Reform

In the Special Commission, the Minister of State for Local Government, Ervin Demo, presented an analysis on the progress of the 2014 Administrative-Territorial Reform, assessing its achievements to date as well as the current challenges faced by loca... • Posted: 10 April 2026

The Clearance of Public Spaces Towards More Functional and Sustainable Cities

Work continues on the clearance of public spaces, an important step towards restoring order and functionality in cities. The Minister of State for Local Government, Mr. Ervin Demo, emphasizes that the removal of illegal occupations from sidewalks, r... • Posted: 10 April 2026

NJOFTIM PËR SHPREHJE INTERESI PËR TË MARRË PJESË NË TRYEZËN E PPIE TË KAPITULLIT 22

NJOFTIM PËR SHPREHJE INTERESI PËR TË MARRË PJESË NË TRYEZËN E DISKUTIMIT DHE KËSHILLIMIT TË PLATFORMËS SË PARTNERITETIT PËR INTEGRIMIN EVROPIAN KAPITULLI 22 Në mbështetje të VKM nr.749, datë 19.12.2018 ,”Për krijimin, organizim... • Posted: 8 April 2026

Strengthening cooperation for sustainable development and support of Local Government

The Minister of State for Local Government, Mr. Ervin Demo, held a meeting with the Permanent Coordinator of the United Nations in Albania, Ms. Ingrid MacDonald. During the meeting, the previous cooperation and the progress of programs related to loc... • Posted: 2 April 2026

Albania Advances in European Union Negotiations: Focus on Chapter 22 and Local Development

Within the framework of presenting the progress of negotiations with the European Union, the Minister of State for Local Government, Mr. Ervin Demo, highlighted the achievements made so far, as well as the important steps that remain ahead in fulfil... • Posted: 31 March 2026

New Priority Development Areas Approved in Pukë, Bulqizë, and Lezhë

The Minister of State for Local Government, Mr. Ervin Demo, announced the approval of new priority areas for the municipalities of Pukë, Bulqizë, and Lezhë, bringing the number of municipalities with approved development zones to nearly half of a... • Posted: 26 March 2026

New Decisions for the “Mountains Package”

The Minister of State for Local Government, Mr. Ervin Demo, announced that during the latest meeting of the Council of Ministers, 9 new decisions were approved under the “Mountains Package,” bringing the total number of municipalities with desig... • Posted: 19 March 2026