There is an increased number and intensity of protests and violations around them in the Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership region. To ensure that freedom of assembly rights are better understood and advocacy efforts are strengthened, the European Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ECNL) works with local experts from nine countries (Albania, Armenia, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Kosovo, Serbia) on mapping the existing environment for assembly in their respective countries. This assessment is a brief overview of topical issues and recent developments related to freedom of assembly in Albania, prepared by Partners Albania.