Following the severe flooding situation that has affected several areas of the country, the European Union Delegation has reacted in a post on the social network X, expressing its readiness to support the Albanian people.
"The European Union Delegation is following with concern the floods throughout Albania.
The EU's Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO) is in close contact with the Albanian authorities and is sharing relevant information and images from the Copernicus satellite.
"Together with the Member States, the EU stands ready to support the Albanian people in coping with extreme weather, including through the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism," the EU Delegation's response states.
The Delegation of the European Union is following with concern the floods across Albania.
— EU in Albania (@EUinAlbania) January 8, 2026
The EU Directorate General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO) is in close contact with Albanian authorities and is sharing relevant information and... pic.twitter.com/97y6XtKyW4
We recall that earlier the Embassy of the United States of America in Tirana reacted to the situation by calling for maximum caution, especially for American citizens who are in Albania. According to the announcement, the American embassy emphasizes that it is closely following developments throughout the country.