'Hundreds' of Albanian migrants returned under 'landmark' deal - but many have absconded or still in hostels, says Jenrick

Eight dead after car carrying suspected migrants crashes in Albania

Albania is a route for some migrants heading for the EU, which is working with the country to close off paths into the bloc.

EU enlargement in the Western Balkans: Expectations and obstacles

Despite the progress made by some Western Balkan countries such as North Macedonia and Albania, challenges remain when it comes to EU accession, including unresolved issues such as the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue and the need for structural reforms