How the plan differs from the Rwanda scheme.
- Lecturer in Law, King's College London
The EU has mostly stayed silent since the protests began.
European leaders are considering plans to set up more deportation camps in countries that are – like Albania – candidates for EU membership.
Tension in the western Balkans, which has been troubled by ethnic tensions since the wars of the 1990s, is becoming an increasing concern for the EU and Nato.
A key meeting is being held in the Balkans as the EU and US seek to resolve regional tension, partly stoked by pro-Russian forces.
Addressing high levels of corruption is crucial if Albania wants to join the EU and improve its society and economy.
Facing incentives to leave and high unemployment at home, Albania’s young people are migrating in large numbers.
Russia’s backing of Serbia during the Ukraine war is aggravating tensions with its neighbour Kosovo.
Levels of poverty shot up in Albania during COVID when there was little governmental support.
European leaders have failed to notice how much support Serbia is providing to Russia, an expert says.
Russia is doing oil and gas deals in the Balkans, where ethnic tensions are on the rise.
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