
Albania Puts Ex-President Meta on Trial Over Corruption
Ilir Meta denies graft charges as Albania steps up prosecutions of senior political figures.

Ilir Meta denies graft charges as Albania steps up prosecutions of senior political figures.

EU leadership prioritises enlargement over rule of law in Albania, accepting democratic backsliding in exchange for political stability.

Sparking protests in the capital, the Kuvendi has voted to maintain the immunity of a key government ally, despite serious allegations of wrongdoing in public sector procurement.

According to Albania’s PM Edi Rama, the TikTok prohibition was not rushed and was based on a survey in which 90% of parents supported the measure.

Alleged to have manipulated public tenders, the deputy PM/minister of infrastructure enjoyed Edi Rama’s full support—until she didn’t.

Tirana’s much-mocked ‘virtual’ cabinet member has prompted legal action after the government allegedly broke a contract and hijacked the face and voice of an actress.

Protesters clashed with police in Tirana as Molotov cocktails and stones were thrown at government buildings, prompting officers to use tear gas.

Albania is trying innovative solutions to speed up their EU bid, which they wish to complete by 2030.
The non-paper sets out current concerns which would delay the country becoming an EU member state.
Albania tells Starmer ‘no return hubs here.’