European Union and Integration

The freedom of expression and free, independent media are organically linked together. In order to express our opinions and share them widely, we need means/media, so the mass media are fundamental in exercising our human rights. Media are an essential aspect of the society, especially, a democratic community like the European Union.

For a country to join the European Union, it must fulfill specific requirements that reflect its progress toward meeting the EU’s standards. One of the key steps in this process is the opening of the Acquis Communautaire chapters and the successful implementation of the obligations arising from EU law, both of which are critical for considering EU membership. Chapter 24 of the Acquis covers areas related to Freedom, Security, and Justice.

This article explores the evolving concept of competition within the framework of European Union law, focusing particularly on how interpretations of antitrust law have shifted over time as a consequence of the level of achievement of the single European market.

Corruption poses significant challenges to Albania and North Macedonia, undermining state institutions and socio-economic stability. Both countries have initiated comprehensive anti-corruption strategies, legislative reforms, and international collaborations to combat this issue. These strategies emphasize institutional capacity-building, legal reforms, public awareness, and international cooperation.

The main object of the article is to analyze the impact that the use of information technology and artificial intelligence technologies in judicial systems have had on human rights and values. In this connection, the paper focuses on the potential risks in the context of the digitalization of judicial services providing suggestions to address and mitigate them.