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Financing of political parties/ ODIHR: There should be transparency and controls over donations

2026-05-14 13:47:00, Aktualitet CNA

Financing of political parties/ ODIHR: There should be transparency and controls

The OSCE/ODIHR has recently published an Urgent Interim Opinion on the new draft law "On the Financing of Political Parties" in Albania, requested in early April by the Special Commission on Electoral Reform.

According to the document, the draft law is considered a positive step towards modernizing the legal framework and increasing transparency in the country's political life.

ODIHR emphasizes that the draft creates a more detailed structure for the declaration of income, financing and expenses of political parties. One of the main innovations is the creation of an Electronic Reporting Platform, which aims at the real-time publication of financial data.

The draft law also provides for a strengthened role for the Central Election Commission in auditing and monitoring party finances. The ODIHR also recommends tighter restrictions on cash transactions, as well as strengthening internal and external control mechanisms.

Meanwhile, it is proposed that 5% of the public grant be used to promote gender equality and increase youth participation in politics.

However, despite positive assessments, ODIHR warns that the draft law does not guarantee sufficient protection against indirect financing and the use of "fictitious donors", which can be used to circumvent legal limits on donations.

Experts also call for more transparency on the beneficial owners of donor companies, clearer rules on political loans, and proportionate sanctions for financial violations.

According to the report, the success of the reform will depend on empowering the CEC with sufficient resources and investigative powers.

The opinion comes at a key moment for Albania's European integration process and efforts in the fight against corruption. /CNA





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