I discussed with students of Tirana University and young @EMAlbania professionals what Europe means, values, identity, and future. Their reflections, questions, Erasmus+ experiences, &vision for a better Europe highlighted the youth's vital role in shaping 🇦🇱 future in the EU.

Human rights belong to everyone – everywhere, at all times. Yet they are violated every day. That is why the Human Rights Tulip will be presented today on #HumanRightsDay to support human rights defenders around the world and recognize their important work.

Pleased to meet 🇳🇱Amb Reinout Vos and discuss Albania's 🇪🇺path, needed reforms, & bilateral cooperation. We discussed ongoing efforts on media law and electoral reform. Thanked him for Matra program that supports a more professional public administration.🇦🇱🤝🇳🇱 #nlinalbania

Nederland en Albanië hebben een uitstekende relatie met elkaar. Het was dan ook een genoegen om @Ediramaal, minister-president van Albanië, te ontvangen op het Catshuis. Allereerst heb ik mijn waardering uitgesproken voor onze goede economische samenwerking, en de kansen voor

Last weekend in Kukës was a trip filled with energy, nature, and enthusiastic people. From the underground city of Kukës to Shishtavec and Novosej to plant the yellow gentian flower & closing it with the UK Royal Tea Party. Albanian highlands never fail to impress.

Ensuring equal rights and preventing discrimination based on gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation are not matters of particular interest; they are fundamental human rights and core European values.

Inspiring voices through powerful images. “Are We There Yet: What Are the Road Signs to the EU?” photo competition brought together 30 young photographers from the WB6. Congrats to Albania’s winner, Muhamet Spahiu, heading to Amsterdam for World Press Photo Winners’ Week 2026! 🇳🇱

Gender equality and non-discrimination are an integral part of EU law. Aligning with it is part of the EU accession process. This is not a private demand of the Ambassador of @EUinAlbania Any attacks on him are unacceptable.

A significant meeting with Minister for Europe & Foreign Affairs @elisaspiropali to discuss ways to deepen 🇳🇱🤝🇦🇱 our cooperation, from EU integration and security to economic growth.

25 years ago, the UN adopted Resolution 1325: the first resolution to recognize that women play a key role in peace and security. 🕊️ Jordanian journalist Rawan Jayousi shows why that’s still just as vital today. 📖 Read the interview: https://t.co/r6KX3p66oL

A wonderful visit to Kantina Mani in Gruemire, the Kantina with a Dutch connection. The Mani family runs this Agroturismo gem in Malësi e Madhe, offering first class food, wine and raki. Thank you so much, Fatjon and Daniela!

A wonderful reunion of four famous Dutch and Albanian football veterans, who celebrated their memories of a match that took place in 1970, the year that our two countries started diplomatic relations. Thanks for flying in, Arie Haan and Ruud Krol!

The EU Delegation is shocked by the act of violence which resulted in the killing of Judge Astrit Kalaja and the wounding of two Albanian citizens. We strongly condemn this criminal act. We express our deepest condolences to the family of Judge Kalaja. This tragedy

We launched the Economic Diplomacy Training Programme in Tirana, organized by @Clingendaelorg with the Albanian Diplomatic Academy of @AlbanianDiplo. NL supports young Albanian diplomats in trade, investment, and economic resilience, key to Albania’s EU path. @elisaspiropali

I joined the launch of the Council of Europe’s new project to strengthen 🇦🇱 judiciary's handling of pretrial detention. Funded by the Human Rights Trust Fund, of which the Netherlands is a part, it promotes alternatives to detention and alignment with fundamental rights.

Today is SDG Action Day, celebrating ten years of Sustainable Development Goals. The NL highlights the importance of a united effort against global challenges like climate change & inequality. In 🇦🇱 CNVP walks the talk and implements the goals in the field at grass roots level.

Thankful for the support of #PrincessMáximaCenter📍The Netherlands reinforcing pediatric cancer care in Albania. During their visit Amb. Kuko 🇦🇱 & Amb. Vos 🇳🇱 commended the efforts of the Center in enhancing the capacities for pediatric cancer care of "Mother Theresa" 🏥 📍Tirane

Disinformation, inequality, and shrinking civic space threatens democracy worldwide. On the International Day of Democracy we reaffirm the importance of free choice and citizen participation. Democracy thrives when human rights are upheld and no one is excluded.

A must-visit, Korca’s hidden gem, the Vangjush Mio Museum House. Thank you, Aurel Naumi, for showing me around!

While in Korça with our Safety of Journalists project and @SCiDEV_Center, I emphasized shared responsibility and the international community's role in safeguarding press freedom. All actors must work together to create a safer space for journalists in 🇦🇱.