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A Decade of the Congress of Young Europeans

The Congress of Young Europeans has grown into one of the Heinrich Böll Foundation’s most dynamic initiatives for youth participation and cross-border dialogue in Europe. Its history reflects not only the evolving challenges facing the continent, but also the commitment of young people to address them through critical debate, collaboration, and action. While the themes vary each year, the congress always revolves around a shared goal: advancing a more just, democratic, and ecological Europe with the active participation of its youth.
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Call for participation: Congress of Young Europeans, Tirana 2025

What does it mean to speak of the “Ends of Europe”? How can we reflect on what Europe means and what it could become through the prism of its ends: as in geographies, goals, limits, and potential endings?The Heinrich Böll Foundation, Tirana Office is pleased to host the 9th Congress of Young Europeans, taking place in Tirana from 9–12 October 2025.  The 2025 edition, held under the theme “The Ends of Europe” invites young people from across the continent to engage in a critical exploration of Europe’s purpose, direction, and future transformation – both as a political project and as a lived, contested reality. Apply until July 11th, 2025.
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Framing Fear, Unmaking Rights: Albania and the Global Machinery of Anti-Gender Ideology

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Using Albania as a case study, this article examines the emergence of a domestic anti-gender discourse, its connections to global networks, and the disparities between formal legal protections and lived realities. It also highlights the growing resistance, both local and international, fighting to hold the line against democratic backsliding. Ultimately, the article invites policymakers, activists, and legal professionals to reevaluate what is at stake. The fight against anti-gender ideology is not only about specific rights or communities; it is about the democratic commitment to human dignity, autonomy, and equality. Can we afford to treat this as a fringe concern when the consequences are anything but?
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Amphibians of Albania

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Amphibians are not only diverse, but also essential for maintaining the balance of ecosystems and overall biodiversity. Learn more about the species found in Albania.
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Brown bear

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In areas of high biodiversity in Albania, local communities see the presence of bears as a good omen for the development of nature-based tourism. For wildlife enthusiasts, the brown bear is a sign of a healthy ecosystem, one worth exploring. But what are some of the unique traits of this large mammal? Learn more.
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Marine life

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Albania’s two seas, the Adriatic and the Ionian, are extremely important for the species that inhabit the Mediterranean. They host a wide variety of marine life, including rare species such as the Mediterranean monk seal, sea turtles, and many others that are essential to the ecosystem and the food chain. Yet, all of these species face a range of threats. Learn more about them.
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