The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) deepened its engagement with the Western Balkans this week with a series of high-level meetings and the official launch of the EU–Albania Joint Civil Society Consultative Committee (JCC)—a major milestone in Albania’s EU accession journey.

'It is impossible for someone to lie unless he thinks he knows the truth. Producing bullshit requires no such conviction.' Philosopher Harry G. Frankfurt work 'On bullshit' feels particularly relevant after yesterday's so-called 'Liberation day' in Washington.