Plenary session kicks off with harsh debates between democrat lawmakers

Parliamentary session inthe Assembly started this Thursday with strong debates, not with the opposition-majority, but within the Democrat lawmakers. Initially, the leader of Democratic Party (PD) Lulzim Basha asked the speaker of the parliament Lindita Nikolla to make public the announcement of the PDSH for its representatives in the parliament. He said that it is […]

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Is A Storm Gathering Over Justice in Albania?

By Zef Preçi Tirana Times, 09 February 2026 – The campaign that Albania’s ruling Socialist Party appears to be preparing against the Special Anti Corruption Structure (SPAK) raises serious concerns not only about the future of the rule of law in the country but also about the credibility of Albania’s …

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Monday Briefing from the Balkans: February 9, 2026

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Deputy Prime Minister Resuspended By Court Ruling

Parliament now expected to lift immunity. Tirana Times, 08 February 2026 – The Constitutional Court’s decision to leave in force the suspension of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy Belinda Balluku has reopened a deep institutional conflict in Albania, sharpening tensions between the executive, the judiciary, and Parliament, while placing …