Jean Monnet Chair: Albanian EU Integration Process (ALB-EU)
2025-2026Faculty of Economics, University of Tirana & Institute of European Studies
Accepted into certified Jean Monnet Chair course with support from the European Commission, covering all 35 EU accession negotiation chapters. The program offers a strategic overview of Albania's integration roadmap at an advanced level, focusing on EU policy, cross-sectoral collaboration, and structured cross-disciplinary approaches to sustainable progress. This initiative aligns with ongoing work in technical support, EU-related projects, and strategic development.
AI in Fact-Checking: Youth Policy Brief
2025SCiDEV Center - European Youth Digital Rights
Co-authored policy paper examining the impact of Artificial Intelligence on fact-checking processes. Key finding: while AI offers powerful assistive tools, it cannot replace nuanced human judgment, ethical considerations, and critical thinking essential to the process. Published research underscores the importance of human oversight in AI-driven information verification systems.
Read Policy Brief →Internet Freedom Meet 2025
2025BIRN (Balkan Investigative Reporting Network)
Participated as Youth Digital Rights Ambassador in this regional gathering in Prishtina that brought together experts, journalists, technologists, and activists to discuss digital rights and internet freedoms in Southeast Europe. The three-day event explored AI misuse, online gender-based violence, shrinking civic space, surveillance and censorship, and the impact of digital legislation and elections on democracy. Engaged in high-level panels and practical workshops on fact-checking, digital security, and data protection, reinforcing commitment to community-focused, evidence-based advocacy on digital rights in the Western Balkans. Happy to be there as the Youth Digital Rights Ambassador with SCiDEV.
SCiDEV - Youth Digital Democracy Accelerator
2025Erasmus+ (Ref. 101131235)
Selected representative in EU-funded program advancing digital rights, cybersecurity, and youth advocacy across Southeast Europe. Co-authored policy recommendations on cybersecurity and governance with peers from Albania and Montenegro. Participated in international mobility workshop in Oviedo, Spain, focusing on democratic participation in the digital age.
SEEDIG Youth School 2025 & 10th Anniversary Meeting
2025South Eastern European Dialogue on Internet Governance
Selected participant in the Southeastern European Dialogue on Internet Governance, focusing on digital policy and governance frameworks for the Balkans region. Engaged with multi-stakeholder discussions on internet governance, digital rights, and regional cooperation in advancing digital democracy.
Protests, Social Transformations, and the EU
2025-2026Central European University (CEU)
Specialized program examining the intersection of technology, social movements, and geopolitical transformation. Focus on rethinking the Balkans in the context of Ukraine's European integration, exploring how digital tools shape democratic protests and EU accession processes in Southeast Europe.
Electoral Systems & Democratic Integrity
2021-2025Central Elections Commission of Albania
Operated voter ID verification systems across three national election cycles (2021, 2023, 2025), directly supporting democratic processes and electoral integrity. Maintained 100% system uptime during critical operations, ensuring accurate identity verification and contributing to transparent, secure elections in Albania.