{"id":83438,"date":"2026-03-17T16:03:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T15:03:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/euronews.al\/en\/?p=83438"},"modified":"2026-03-17T17:04:20","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T16:04:20","slug":"berisha-heads-to-brussels-for-epps-50th-anniversary-what-to-expect-from-meetings-with-european-leaders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/euronews.al\/en\/berisha-heads-to-brussels-for-epps-50th-anniversary-what-to-expect-from-meetings-with-european-leaders\/","title":{"rendered":"Berisha heads to Brussels for EPP\u2019s 50th anniversary, what to expect from meetings with European leaders"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Chairman of the Democratic Party, Sali Berisha, has departed for Brussels to participate in the 50th anniversary of the European People\u2019s Party (EPP).<\/p>\n<p>During his stay in the Belgian capital, Berisha is expected to hold an intensive schedule of meetings with leaders and representatives of allied right-wing parties across Europe, aimed at strengthening political cooperation and coordination on shared challenges.<\/p>\n<p>The visit will also focus on a meeting with the Speaker of the Belgian Parliament, as well as an official reception at the Parliament premises.<\/p>\n<p>The official reception is scheduled for tomorrow, while the expanded EPP Summit is planned for the following day, where strategic issues and political cooperation will be discussed.<\/p>\n<p>Participation in this important EPP anniversary comes at a key moment for the Democratic Party and the Albanian opposition, aiming to strengthen international support and deepen relations with European partners.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Chairman of the Democratic Party, Sali Berisha, has departed for Brussels to participate in the 50th anniversary of the European People\u2019s Party (EPP). 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