My latest opinion piece for Foreign Policy ✍🏼 📰 on the foreign and domestic policy challenges awaiting the new Prime Minister. 📌 foreignpolicy.com/2026/07/20/b...
Andi Hoxhaj OBE
@andihoxhaj.bsky.social
Lecturer in Law, King’s College London | Author | Research Migration, Corruption, Rule of Law, the Balkans | Views are my own |
Pleased to share my latest piece ✍🏼 in Foreign Policy 📰 on the key foreign, security, and domestic policy priorities awaiting the new Prime Minister, building on the issues I presented before the Parliament’s Joint Committee on National Security earlier this month. foreignpolicy.com/2026/07/20/b...
Britain’s New Prime Minister Must Stand Up to Trump
Keir Starmer allowed his country to be humiliated by Washington. Burnham should learn from his mistakes.
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Thank you to Deutsche Welle 📻 for the invitation to discuss and reflect on 10 years of Brexit, and what the future of UK–EU relations could look like under the likely next Prime Minister, Andy Burnham. www.dw.com/en/why-the-u...
Why the UK can't keep calm and carry on
Keir Starmer resigns, 10 years of Brexit, postcards from a heatwave. Plus: Spanish corruption, DW's Freedom of Speech Award, Czech media strike and a banned Russian ballet.
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Thank you to The Observer 📰 for inviting me to to discuss the protests in Albania 🇦🇱 Contrary to the international reporting, 🦩 protests are not about disenfranchisement and discontent of the youth with the current political system 🎙️ podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/w... observer.co.uk/listen/daily...
Albanians protest against the Kushner-Trump luxury development | The Observer
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I am delighted to share my latest ✍🏼 piece in the EUobserver 📰 on whether Britain has become ungovernable, as the country appears set to have its seventh prime minister in the last 10 years.
The last time the UK burnt through prime ministers at a similar rate was in decade-long stretches in the 18th century (1760–1770) and the 19th (1827–1837).
Thank you to BBC Radio 📻 for the invitation to join The Inquiry programme to discuss Brexit ten years on, the EU’s rule of law crisis, and enlargement prospects in the Western Balkans and Ukraine. www.bbc.com/audio/play/w...
BBC Audio | The Inquiry | What is the future of the European Union?
Has Hungary’s recent election put an end to disunity in the bloc?
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I am delighted to share my latest piece ✍🏼 in The New Statesman 📰 I discuss the proposed bill on “dynamic alignment” with the EU, argue that Brexit has been disastrous, and make the case that pursuing closer relations with the EU is in the UK’s best interests.
Keir Starmer must choose the EU, writes Andi Hoxhaj
Keir Starmer must choose the EU, writes Andi Hoxhaj
Keir Starmer is right to put Brexit in the bin
Brexiteer complaints are wrongheaded and disheartening
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I am delighted to share my latest piece ✍🏼 in The New Statesman 📰 I discuss the proposed bill on “dynamic alignment” with the EU, explain how “Henry VIII” powers work, and argue why pursuing closer relations with the EU is in the UK’s best interests. www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-...
Keir Starmer is right to put Brexit in the bin
Brexiteer complaints are wrongheaded and disheartening
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Thank you to Sky News for inviting me to discuss how the UK and Albania can develop a closer partnership to combat organised crime networks following the Chester Crown Court's decision to sentence a network for a string of burglaries across the UK. youtu.be/o7Q1jqXcz4Q?...
Albanian crime gang behind £1m burglary spree jailed
YouTube video by Sky News
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Have you ever wondered what scrapping jury trial could mean for us all? In this opinion piece for @thespectator1828.bsky.social, Dr @andihoxhaj.bsky.social explains why scrapping juries and limiting appeals would “undermine any claim to a fair justice system”. More⬇️ spectator.com/article/scra...
Scrapping jury trials will cost us all
The government’s proposed shift to judge‑only trials would disadvantage future defendants compared with the current system
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I am delighted to share my latest ✍🏼 piece in The Spectator 📰 where I examine proposed legislation to cut jury trials and discuss how, in its current form, it may increase miscarriages of justice and undermine fundamental rights rooted in the Magna Carta. spectator.com/article/scra...
Scrapping jury trials will cost us all
The government’s proposed shift to judge‑only trials would disadvantage future defendants compared with the current system
spectator.com
I am delighted to share my latest opinion ✍🏼 piece published in The Times 📰 where I examine the law on misconduct in public office and why it requires reform, as it is no longer fit for the complexity of modern government. www.thetimes.com/uk/law/artic...
To restore trust in politics we must tackle abuse of power
A report placing the UK 20th out of 182 countries for corruption highlights the need to reform misconduct in public office and anti-Slapp legislation
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Thank you to Times Radio for the invitation to discuss the outcome of Italy’s justice reform referendum and what it means for Giorgia Meloni’s premiership ahead of next year’s parliamentary elections. 📻 Interview starts at 4:50. www.thetimes.com/radio/show/2...
Calum Macdonald with Times Radio Drive | Times Radio | The Times and the Sunday Times
Listen to Times Radio live for the latest breaking news, expert analysis and well-informed discussion covering the biggest stories of the day.
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Thank you to Times Radio for inviting me on this morning to discuss the High Court’s ruling in the Palestine Action case and to examine the legal reasoning that led the court to conclude that the Home Secretary’s decision was unlawful. 📻 Interview starts at 6:50. www.thetimes.com/radio/show/2...
Times Radio Breakfast with Chloe Tilley and Calum Macdonald | Times Radio | The Times and the Sunday Times
Listen to Times Radio live for the latest breaking news, expert analysis and well-informed discussion covering the biggest stories of the day.
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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...
Albania Created an ‘A.I. Minister’ to Curb Corruption. Then Its Developers Were Accused of Graft.
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Dr 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.
"In the middle of Ukraine’s daunting struggle for survival, a second threat has reared its head." The latest from @andihoxhaj.bsky.social:
Opinion | This threat from within Ukraine is as dangerous as Russian missiles
A scandal involving an energy kickback scheme risks Ukraine’s war effort and E.U. membership.
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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...
Opinion | Ukraine’s corruption scandal is as dangerous as Russian missiles
The energy kickback scheme threatens Ukraine’s war effort and E.U. membership.
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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...
How Orbán holds EU enlargement hostage
As Brussels pushes to bring the Western Balkans, Ukraine and Moldova into the fold, Viktor Orbán has turned the EU’s unanimity rule into a tool of ...
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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...
Can Edi Rama’s AI minister propel Albania's bid to join the EU?
Albania is betting an AI minister can help the country accelerate its path towards joining the European Union. While the political audacity behind the plan has gathered international attention, expert...
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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...
US lifts sanctions on Putin-backed Bosnian Serb strongman after Trump allies’ lobbying | CNN
The Trump administration has lifted sanctions on a kleptocratic ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, who was removed this month as president of the Serb territory within Bosnia and Herzegovina fo...
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To counter Russia and other malign actors, we need genuine soft power — invest in education, culture, and dialogue to build trust across borders.
"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
"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
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
"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.
In partnership with @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social, Chatham House hosted this week Prime Minister Edi Rama of 🇦🇱 and Prime Minister Milojko Spajic of 🇲🇪. The event was held on the record and chaired by Nina dos Santos with Stephen Doughty, Andi Hoxhaj and Natalie Sabanadze. ➡️ bit.ly/4qkZnS0