Andi Hoxhaj OBE
Lecturer in Law, King’s College London | Author | Research Migration, Corruption, Rule of Law, the Balkans | Views are my own |
- 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...
- Reposted by Andi Hoxhaj OBEDr 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
- 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.
- 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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- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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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- 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.
- "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
- Reposted by Andi Hoxhaj OBE"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
- 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.
- 2/5. These events were designed to be as inclusive and open as possible, with invitations extended to all six leaders of the Western Balkans. Five Prime Ministers responded positively — some were unable to attend at the last minute.
- 3/5. We are especially grateful to the Prime Ministers of Albania, Montenegro, and Kosovo for joining us, and to the UK Minister for Europe and other senior governmental officials, members of parliament, the media, academics, students, and others who participated.
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- Reposted by Andi Hoxhaj OBEDr 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...
- 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...
- 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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- 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...
- 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...
- ✍🏼 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...
- ✍🏼 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...
- 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...
- Reposted by Andi Hoxhaj OBE“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...
- My latest opinion piece for POLITICO Europe 📰✍🏼 on the EU anti-corruption directive.
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- 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...
- Reposted by Andi Hoxhaj OBEIn 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...
- 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...
- 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.
- 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...
- 👨🏫 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...
- 📆 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 ⬇️
- Thank you to @gresahasa.bsky.social, @uni-graz.at for organising a webinar about Albania's parliamentary elections today at 5 pm. Join us for an online discussion with Lura Pollozhani, Blerjana Bino, Florian Bieber, Besar Likmeta, Xheni Karaj, Celik Rruplli today👇 uni-graz.zoom.us/j/6802260008...
- I am delighted to share my perspective on British Prime Minister Starmer's visit to Albania, the proposed migration return hubs, and how it differs from the Rwanda scheme.
- I am pleased to share my article about Sir Keir Starmer's visit to Albania and why Albania turned down the UK's proposal to host a return migration hub. I also tried to explain how Labour's plans differ from the Conservatives' Rwanda plan. theconversation.com/starmer-anno...
- Thank you to The Irish Times for inviting me to comment on the European Political Community Summit that Albania is hosting today and share some thoughts on Albania's EU membership aspirations. www.irishtimes.com/world/europe...
- Thank you to Times Radio for inviting me to share some thoughts on Sir Keir Starmer's visit to Albania and why Albania snubbed the UK’s proposal for a return migration hub. I'll be publishing later a detailed explanation article in The Conversation.
- Why didn't Albania agree on a migrant return hub? I spoke to Sky News and in short: the UK established diplomatic ties in 1921 and it was the first time a British premier formally visited, and it does not have the influence that it thinks it does in the Balkans. news.sky.com/story/an-emb...
- Tomorrow, Albania will host the sixth European Political Community Summit. Thank you to Reuters for inviting me to comment on Albania's EU membership aspirations and the EU's geopolitical objectives in the Western Balkans. www.reuters.com/world/europe...
- Sir Keir Starmer is in Albania, this is the first official visit to Albania by a UK prime minister. He is going to sign a strategic partnership with Albania, which will include a joint taskforce on migration management, security, defence, and economic cooperation. www.gov.uk/government/n...
- Albania's parliamentary elections will take place this Sunday, 11th May. Thank you to Reuters for inviting me to share my thoughts on some of the country's most pressing issues and its bid for EU membership. www.reuters.com/world/albani...
- Thank you to the BBC World Service for inviting me to its radio programme, The Inquiry, to discuss the anti-corruption protests in Serbia and the impact they are having on President Vučić's administration. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w...
- The Council of Europe’s anti-#torture committee has warned about serious prison overcrowding and informal prisoner hierarchies in Europe👇 @coe.int @andrewcutting.coe.int #notorture www.coe.int/en/web/porta...
- 1/2) Thank you to Times Radio for inviting me to discuss Labour's proposals to establish offshore "migration return hubs," that will be modelled after the "Italy-Albania migration agreement", as well as some of the political and legal implications. www.thetimes.com/radio/show/2...
- 2/2) For more context on Labour’s proposals and plans, read @thetimes.com article by @mattdathan.bsky.social www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
- Thank you @adeagafuri.bsky.social for hosting us and for organising a workshop on the Western Balkans at @uisweden.bsky.social. I was delighted to be invited to Stockholm to join 20 distinguished scholars working on important research on the Western Balkans.
- There is just under 1 week until the deadline for abstracts for our Young EU Scholars Workshop, Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th July 2025 at The Dickson Poon School of Law, @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social. Please do share with anyone who might be interested in attending. Full details below.
- Reposted by Andi Hoxhaj OBE📢 Announcing a new event in collaboration with the Centre of European Law at @kcllaw.bsky.social 🔍 Hear about #judicialdialogue from judges across national and international courts! 📆 20 June 2025, Bush House, KCL 🎟️ Info & free tickets:
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- I am delighted to share my article published in The Independent, which discusses how the tough-on-crime approach is a costly policy failure that has overcrowded prisons and brought the justice system to its knees. www.independent.co.uk/voices/priso...
- Reposted by Andi Hoxhaj OBEThe tough-on-crime approach is a costly policy failure that has overcrowded prisons and brought the justice system to its knees, writes leading rule of law and migration expert @andihoxhaj.bsky.social www.independent.co.uk/voices/priso...
- I am delighted to share my latest peer-reviewed paper entitled “How to make EU enlargement a fairer and merit-based process: A legal and policy analysis”, published in the European Law Journal 📝 The paper is open access, thanks to King’s College London. 🔗 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10....
- Thank you MailOnline for inviting me to discuss the protests in Europe and how liberal democracies' retreat from promoting liberal democratic values has empowered leaders in Hungary, Serbia and Turkey to drift towards authoritarianism. See link for the interview: www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
- Thank you Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) for inviting me to discuss the anti-corruption protests in Serbia and reports that officials deployed an illegal military-grade sonic weapon to disperse and scare them. youtu.be/0EsKwWYU_dc?...
- Thank you Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) for inviting me to discuss the anti-corruption protests in Serbia and reports that officials deployed an illegal military-grade sonic weapon to disperse and scare them. www.linkedin.com/posts/dr-and...
