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Albania is listed as a candidate country for European Union membership, with integration targeted for completion between 2027 and 2030. The country has been experiencing mass protests known as the 'Flamenco Revolution' against a $4 billion resort project financed by Jared Kushner, which threatens its EU accession talks due to violations of EU ecological policies. Albania is among the Balkan nations such as Serbia, Montenegro, and North Macedonia that hold candidate status for EU membership. The country has also been involved in regional security initiatives, including military exercises with…

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