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Andi Hoxhaj OBE

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Lecturer in Law, King’s College London | Author | Research Migration, Corruption, Rule of Law, the Balkans | Views are my own |

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Andi Hoxhaj OBE @andihoxhaj.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
I delighted to share that my latest research article, "The Rule of Law in EU Enlargement Policy” — out today in European Law Open, Cambridge University Press 📝 www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
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The rule of law in EU enlargement policy | European Law Open | Cambridge Core
The rule of law in EU enlargement policy
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Andi Hoxhaj OBE @andihoxhaj.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
My latest opinion piece for Foreign Policy ✍🏼 📰 on the foreign and domestic policy challenges awaiting the new Prime Minister. 📌 foreignpolicy.com/2026/07/20/b...
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Andi Hoxhaj OBE @andihoxhaj.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Pleased to share my latest piece ✍🏼 in Foreign Policy 📰 on the key foreign, security, and domestic policy priorities awaiting the new Prime Minister, building on the issues I presented before the Parliament’s Joint Committee on National Security earlier this month. foreignpolicy.com/2026/07/20/b...
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Britain’s New Prime Minister Must Stand Up to Trump
Keir Starmer allowed his country to be humiliated by Washington. Burnham should learn from his mistakes.
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Andi Hoxhaj OBE @andihoxhaj.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Thank you to Deutsche Welle 📻 for the invitation to discuss and reflect on 10 years of Brexit, and what the future of UK–EU relations could look like under the likely next Prime Minister, Andy Burnham. www.dw.com/en/why-the-u...
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Why the UK can't keep calm and carry on
Keir Starmer resigns, 10 years of Brexit, postcards from a heatwave. Plus: Spanish corruption, DW's Freedom of Speech Award, Czech media strike and a banned Russian ballet.
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Andi Hoxhaj OBE @andihoxhaj.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Thank you to The Observer 📰 for inviting me to to discuss the protests in Albania 🇦🇱 Contrary to the international reporting, 🦩 protests are not about disenfranchisement and discontent of the youth with the current political system 🎙️ podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/w... observer.co.uk/listen/daily...
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Albanians protest against the Kushner-Trump luxury development | The Observer
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Andi Hoxhaj OBE @andihoxhaj.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
I am delighted to share my latest ✍🏼 piece in the EUobserver 📰 on whether Britain has become ungovernable, as the country appears set to have its seventh prime minister in the last 10 years.
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Andi Hoxhaj OBE @andihoxhaj.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Thank you to BBC Radio 📻 for the invitation to join The Inquiry programme to discuss Brexit ten years on, the EU’s rule of law crisis, and enlargement prospects in the Western Balkans and Ukraine. www.bbc.com/audio/play/w...
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BBC Audio | The Inquiry | What is the future of the European Union?
Has Hungary’s recent election put an end to disunity in the bloc?
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Andi Hoxhaj OBE @andihoxhaj.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
I am delighted to share my latest piece ✍🏼 in The New Statesman 📰 I discuss the proposed bill on “dynamic alignment” with the EU, argue that Brexit has been disastrous, and make the case that pursuing closer relations with the EU is in the UK’s best interests.
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The New Statesman @newstatesman1913.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Keir Starmer must choose the EU, writes Andi Hoxhaj
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Keir Starmer is right to put Brexit in the bin
Brexiteer complaints are wrongheaded and disheartening
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Andi Hoxhaj OBE @andihoxhaj.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
I am delighted to share my latest piece ✍🏼 in The New Statesman 📰 I discuss the proposed bill on “dynamic alignment” with the EU, explain how “Henry VIII” powers work, and argue why pursuing closer relations with the EU is in the UK’s best interests. www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
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Keir Starmer is right to put Brexit in the bin
Brexiteer complaints are wrongheaded and disheartening
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Andi Hoxhaj OBE @andihoxhaj.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Thank you to Sky News for inviting me to discuss how the UK and Albania can develop a closer partnership to combat organised crime networks following the Chester Crown Court's decision to sentence a network for a string of burglaries across the UK. youtu.be/o7Q1jqXcz4Q?...
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Albanian crime gang behind £1m burglary spree jailed
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The Dickson Poon School of Law @kcllaw.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Have you ever wondered what scrapping jury trial could mean for us all? In this opinion piece for @thespectator1828.bsky.social, Dr @andihoxhaj.bsky.social explains why scrapping juries and limiting appeals would “undermine any claim to a fair justice system”. More⬇️ spectator.com/article/scra...
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Scrapping jury trials will cost us all
The government’s proposed shift to judge‑only trials would disadvantage future defendants compared with the current system
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Andi Hoxhaj OBE @andihoxhaj.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
I am delighted to share my latest ✍🏼 piece in The Spectator 📰 where I examine proposed legislation to cut jury trials and discuss how, in its current form, it may increase miscarriages of justice and undermine fundamental rights rooted in the Magna Carta. spectator.com/article/scra...
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Scrapping jury trials will cost us all
The government’s proposed shift to judge‑only trials would disadvantage future defendants compared with the current system
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Andi Hoxhaj OBE @andihoxhaj.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
I am delighted to share my latest opinion ✍🏼 piece published in The Times 📰 where I examine the law on misconduct in public office and why it requires reform, as it is no longer fit for the complexity of modern government. www.thetimes.com/uk/law/artic...
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To restore trust in politics we must tackle abuse of power
A report placing the UK 20th out of 182 countries for corruption highlights the need to reform misconduct in public office and anti-Slapp legislation
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Andi Hoxhaj OBE @andihoxhaj.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Thank you to Times Radio for the invitation to discuss the outcome of Italy’s justice reform referendum and what it means for Giorgia Meloni’s premiership ahead of next year’s parliamentary elections. 📻 Interview starts at 4:50. www.thetimes.com/radio/show/2...
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Calum Macdonald with Times Radio Drive | Times Radio | The Times and the Sunday Times
Listen to Times Radio live for the latest breaking news, expert analysis and well-informed discussion covering the biggest stories of the day.
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Andi Hoxhaj OBE @andihoxhaj.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
Thank you to Times Radio for inviting me on this morning to discuss the High Court’s ruling in the Palestine Action case and to examine the legal reasoning that led the court to conclude that the Home Secretary’s decision was unlawful. 📻 Interview starts at 6:50. www.thetimes.com/radio/show/2...
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Times Radio Breakfast with Chloe Tilley and Calum Macdonald | Times Radio | The Times and the Sunday Times
Listen to Times Radio live for the latest breaking news, expert analysis and well-informed discussion covering the biggest stories of the day.
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Andi Hoxhaj OBE @andihoxhaj.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Thank you to The New York Times for inviting me to comment on Albania’s path toward EU membership and its plans to use artificial intelligence in the fight against corruption. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/27/w...
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Albania Created an ‘A.I. Minister’ to Curb Corruption. Then Its Developers Were Accused of Graft.
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The Dickson Poon School of Law @kcllaw.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
Dr Andi Hoxhaj (@andihoxhaj.bsky.social) recently spoke at the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption in Doha, Qatar, sharing his expertise on the use of artificial intelligence in anti-corruption efforts in Europe. Photo credit: UNODC
Dr Andi Hoxhaj speaking at a podium.
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Andi Hoxhaj OBE @andihoxhaj.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
Thank you to the UN for the invitation to the 11th Session of the Conference of the States Parties to the UN Convention against Corruption, and to Qatar for warmly hosting us. I was delighted to speak at two events and exchange views on the EU’s anti-corruption efforts, and AI.
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Andi Hoxhaj OBE @andihoxhaj.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
Thank you to UNODC for the invitation to speak at the 5th Anti-Corruption Academic Symposium in Qatar, ahead of the 11th Session of the Conference of the States Parties to the UN Convention against Corruption, on whether AI can be a silver bullet in the fight against corruption.
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Washington Post Opinions @postopinions.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
"In the middle of Ukraine’s daunting struggle for survival, a second threat has reared its head." The latest from @andihoxhaj.bsky.social:
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Opinion | This threat from within Ukraine is as dangerous as Russian missiles
A scandal involving an energy kickback scheme risks Ukraine’s war effort and E.U. membership.
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Andi Hoxhaj OBE @andihoxhaj.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
I am delighted to share my latest opinion ✍🏼 piece published in The Washington Post 📰 on corruption in Ukraine 🇺🇦 I discuss what Zelenskyy can do to protect Ukraine’s credibility with its allies and uphold the rule of law ⚖️ at this juncture of the war. www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
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Opinion | Ukraine’s corruption scandal is as dangerous as Russian missiles
The energy kickback scheme threatens Ukraine’s war effort and E.U. membership.
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Andi Hoxhaj OBE @andihoxhaj.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
Thanks to The Parliament Magazine for inviting me to comment on how Orbán has turned the EU’s unanimity rule into a tool of political leverage — and the impact this is having on Ukraine’s EU accession process and the EU’s credibility with candidate states www.theparliamentmagazine.eu/news/article...
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How Orbán holds EU enlargement hostage
As Brussels pushes to bring the Western Balkans, Ukraine and Moldova into the fold, Viktor Orbán has turned the EU’s unanimity rule into a tool of ...
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Andi Hoxhaj OBE @andihoxhaj.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
Thank you to Euronews for the invitation to comment on Albania’s plans to use artificial intelligence to address corruption and share my thoughts on its path toward EU membership. www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
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Can Edi Rama’s AI minister propel Albania's bid to join the EU?
Albania is betting an AI minister can help the country accelerate its path towards joining the European Union. While the political audacity behind the plan has gathered international attention, expert...
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Andi Hoxhaj OBE @andihoxhaj.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
Thank you to CNN for inviting me to comment on the U.S. decision to lift sanctions on Bosnian Serb separatist leader Milorad Dodik, and on the broader implications this move could have for the credibility and effectiveness of sanctions in the Western Balkans. www.cnn.com/2025/10/30/w...
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US lifts sanctions on Putin-backed Bosnian Serb strongman after Trump allies’ lobbying | CNN
The Trump administration has lifted sanctions on a kleptocratic ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, who was removed this month as president of the Serb territory within Bosnia and Herzegovina fo...
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Andi Hoxhaj OBE @andihoxhaj.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
To counter Russia and other malign actors, we need genuine soft power — invest in education, culture, and dialogue to build trust across borders.
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Chatham House @chathamhouse.org · 30/10/2025
"Since the war [in Ukraine] started we are asking everyone to pull away from Russia, but we forget how may decades Russia has invested in their economy, education and society." @andihoxhaj.bsky.social on challenging Russian influence in the Western Balkans. Watch in full ➡️ bit.ly/4qkZnS0
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Andi Hoxhaj OBE @andihoxhaj.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
I was delighted to join the discussion at Chatham House on the Balkans, sharing thoughts on how we can counter Russia’s influence in the region. With the U.S. lifting sanctions on pro-Russian Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik, it’s more important than ever for Europe to step up.
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Chatham House @chathamhouse.org · 29/10/2025
"Since the war [in Ukraine] started we are asking everyone to pull away from Russia, but we forget how may decades Russia has invested in their economy, education and society." @andihoxhaj.bsky.social on challenging Russian influence in the Western Balkans. Watch in full ➡️ bit.ly/4qkZnS0
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Andi Hoxhaj OBE @andihoxhaj.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
1/5. I wish to express my sincere gratitude to The Dickson Poon School of Law at King's for their invaluable support and to the Economic and Social Research Council for funding a series of side events — both public and off-the-record discussions — leading up to the Berlin Process Summit in London.
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Chatham House @chathamhouse.org · 22/10/2025
In partnership with @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social, Chatham House hosted this week Prime Minister Edi Rama of 🇦🇱 and Prime Minister Milojko Spajic of 🇲🇪. The event was held on the record and chaired by Nina dos Santos with Stephen Doughty, Andi Hoxhaj and Natalie Sabanadze. ➡️ bit.ly/4qkZnS0
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The Dickson Poon School of Law @kcllaw.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
Dr Andi Hoxhaj OBE (@andihoxhaj.bsky.social) hosted a high-level panel at @chathamhouse.org bringing together Prime Ministers from the Western Balkans to discuss the future of EU–Western Balkans relations ahead of this year's Berlin Process Summit. Learn more ⬇️ www.kcl.ac.uk/news/kings-a...
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King's academic brings together Western Balkan Prime Ministers and UK Minister to discuss future bilateral relations and security threats | King's College London
A panel of experts, including the Prime Ministers of Albania and Montenegro, as well as the UK’s Minister for Europe, North America and Overseas Territories, was brought together to explore the state ...
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Andi Hoxhaj OBE @andihoxhaj.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
Thank you to POLITICO Europe for inviting me to comment on the UK’s relations with the Western Balkans ahead of the upcoming Summit, and on its intention to establish migration return hubs in one of the Western Balkans countries. www.politico.eu/article/uk-m...
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UK eyes migrant returns deal with Kosovo
A gathering in Northern Ireland is an opportunity for the government to find a new avenue for dealing with its most pressing problem.
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Andi Hoxhaj OBE @andihoxhaj.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
Tragic that a judge was killed today in a courtroom in Albania. Heartfelt condolences to his family. For those of us following the state of the rule of law, this horrific act felt like it was only a matter of time — a stark reminder we must not look away. www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
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Judge killed in courtroom shooting in Albania
Man opens fire in Tirana court, killing judge and injuring two other people, and is arrested after fleeing scene
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Guy De Launey @guydelauney.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
My take on Albania's "AI minister". That's a minister who's an AI, rather than a minister for AI. @andihoxhaj.bsky.social reckons there may be some substance behind the PR. Edi Rama also explains himself. www.bbc.com/news/article...
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World's first AI minister will eliminate corruption, says Albania's PM - BBC News
Named Diella, the new minister will help Albania "leapfrog" bigger, more advanced countries, says Edi Rama.
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Andi Hoxhaj OBE @andihoxhaj.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
Thank you to @guydelauney.bsky.social for inviting me to comment on the BBC on Albania's plan to use AI to fight corruption, and share my thoughts on the country's bid to join the EU. www.bbc.com/news/article...
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World's first AI minister will eliminate corruption, says Albania's PM
Named Diella, the new minister will help Albania "leapfrog" bigger, more advanced countries, says Edi Rama.
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Andi Hoxhaj OBE @andihoxhaj.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
Thank you, The Parliament Magazine, for inviting me to comment on Von der Leyen's "Eastern Tour" and the EU's plans to reinforce Europe's eastern flank in light of Belarus and Russia allegedly weaponising migration to destabilise the EU. www.theparliamentmagazine.eu/news/article...
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Von der Leyen's Eastern tour signals power shift in EU security
The Commission president's whirlwind visit to Europe's eastern flank signals a pivot as once peripheral states become central to the EU's Russian d...
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Andi Hoxhaj OBE @andihoxhaj.bsky.social · 01/09/2025
✍🏼 I am delighted to share my latest peer-reviewed piece, “The CJEU Ruled that the EncroChat Data can be Admissible Evidence in the EU”, published in the European Journal of Risk Regulation ⚖️ The case note is open access, thanks to King's College London 🖇️ www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
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Andi Hoxhaj OBE @andihoxhaj.bsky.social · 01/09/2025
✍🏼 I am delighted to share my latest peer-reviewed piece, “The CJEU Ruled that the EncroChat Data can be Admissible Evidence in the EU”, published in the European Journal of Risk Regulation ⚖️ The case note is open access, thanks to King's College London www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
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The CJEU Ruled that the EncroChat Data can be Admissible Evidence in the EU | European Journal of Risk Regulation | Cambridge Core
The CJEU Ruled that the EncroChat Data can be Admissible Evidence in the EU
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Andi Hoxhaj OBE @andihoxhaj.bsky.social · 03/08/2025
This is a well argued evidence based article on immigration by @samfr.bsky.social in @observeruk.bsky.social. There is a need for informed debate about immigration policy and its impact. observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
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Demonising migrants won’t fill jobs or boost falling popu...
‘Stop the boats’ is a popular mantra but it obscures the real issues that face rich countries all over the world
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King's College London @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
“The European Union must finally decide whether to finally adopt robust anti-corruption laws or continue with business as usual.” For ‪@politico.eu‬, Dr Andi Hoxhaj from @kcllaw.bsky.social‬ wrote an opinion piece on the proposed EU anti-corruption directive. www.politico.eu/article/eu-a...
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EU anti-corruption directive stands on a knife’s edge
The bloc must finally decide whether to finally adopt robust anti-corruption laws or continue with business as usual.
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Andi Hoxhaj OBE @andihoxhaj.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
My latest opinion piece for POLITICO Europe 📰✍🏼 on the EU anti-corruption directive.
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Laurent Pech 🇺🇦 @profpech.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
"This is a major issue in the EU, and until now, it has repeatedly failed to introduce robust legislation to target the problem, let alone effectively enforce it."
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Andi Hoxhaj OBE @andihoxhaj.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
I am delighted to publish my opinion article ✍🏼 for POLITICO Europe 📰 on the EU anti-corruption directive. It examines how the EU appears indifferent to combatting corruption within the bloc, while taking moral high ground in candidate states. More ⬇️ www.politico.eu/article/eu-a...
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EU anti-corruption directive stands on a knife’s edge
The bloc must finally decide whether to finally adopt robust anti-corruption laws or continue with business as usual.
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The Dickson Poon School of Law @kcllaw.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
In an opinion piece for The Times, Dr Andi Hoxhaj examines the legal and political implications of the agreement between the Council of Europe and President Zelensky to establish a special tribunal for the ‘crime of aggression’ against Ukraine. Learn more ⬇️ www.thetimes.com/uk/law/artic...
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Russia tribunal will play important role in setting down history
Despite obstacles, the Council of Europe’s examination of the ‘crime of aggression’ against Ukraine will do much to challenge Russian disinformation
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Andi Hoxhaj OBE @andihoxhaj.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
I am delighted to share my opinion article published in The Times about the Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression Against Ukraine and the role it may play in promoting the rule of law and countering Russian disinformation and revisionism. ✍🏼 www.thetimes.com/uk/law/artic...
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Andi Hoxhaj OBE @andihoxhaj.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
We were delighted to host the Young EU Scholars Workshop at the Centre of European Law, King's College London. It was fantastic to meet so many brilliant young academics from all over Europe who were working on cutting-edge research and will undoubtedly make important contributions to EU law.
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Andi Hoxhaj OBE @andihoxhaj.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
Jam falenderues e mirenjohes Bashkise Vlore, e ne vecanti, Qendres Rinore te Vlores per iniciativen e tyre. I nderuar per vlersimin e dhene nga qyteti im i vendlindjes. Faleminderit gjithashtu miqeve, familjareve e bashkepuntoreve te mi nder vite. top-channel.tv/2025/06/18/q...
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“Qytetar Nderi” për Mira Muratin! Bashkia e Vlorës propozon ndarje çmimesh për tre vlonjatë që kanë shkëlqyer në skenën ndërkombëtare
Komisioni Këshillimor për Titujt Vendor të Nderit në Bashkinë e Vlorë ka propozuar dhënien e titullit “Qytetar Nderi i Vlorës” për tre personalitete, përfshirë Mira Muratin.
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Andi Hoxhaj OBE @andihoxhaj.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
👨‍🏫 Thank you to the IPS fellows and Humboldt University for inviting me to take part in the panel discussion about migration management and return hubs. 📝 You can read my two articles in this area below: 🖇️ theconversation.com/starmer-anno... 🖇️ theconversation.com/albania-ital...
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Andi Hoxhaj OBE @andihoxhaj.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
📆 On June 17, I will take part in a panel discussion at the Humboldt University of Berlin about the future of migration governance and management in Europe 🇩🇪🇪🇺 📧 For more information and to sign up, please see below ⬇️
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