Felicia Linsér

Below are all articles written by Felicia Linsér.

Scenes from Tirana: on activism, journalism and EU dreams

Felicia Linsér was FUF's correspondent in Tirana, Albania, during the spring. During her stay, she met with several activists to discuss the situation in the country. Photos: Felicia Linsér/Utvecklingsmagasinet

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An ambitious government is enacting laws aimed at strengthening human rights and bringing Albania closer to the goal of EU membership in 2027. But behind the reforms and legal changes, criticism from journalists and activists is growing. Felicia Linsér, FUF's correspondent, describes snapshots from the spring in Tirana.

July 8, 2026, FUF-correspondents, Think piece

Despite new defamation law, Albanian journalists & activists are not protected

The update of the penal code is one of the Albanian government's adjustments to EU legislation. The country has set its sights on membership in 2030. Image: Lona/Unsplash.

Of: Felicia Linsér

Day 27   a change in the law on defamation was voted on ithrough of it Albanian Parliament. With the change in law, journalistst opportunities for freedom of expression are strengthened to some extent, but the Albanian civil society would have liked to see more far-reaching relief and warns of loopholes that could still make it difficult for journalists and freedom of expression activists. 

March 3, 2026, News