Draft report on Albania/ European Parliament calls for investigations and punishment of corrupt officials

2026-02-19 11:03:00, Politikë CNA

Draft report on Albania/ European Parliament calls for investigations and

The draft report of the European Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee on Albania for 2025 has been made public.

One of the main points of this draft report is the rule of law, the judiciary and the fight against corruption.

At this point, it is clearly emphasized that the European Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee has welcomed and appreciated the continuation of the justice reform and the vetting process.

It also acknowledges the fact that corruption remains a serious concern, requiring strengthened investigations and punishments, especially at high levels.

The European Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee urges addressing corruption at all levels to increase citizen trust.

It also emphasizes the importance of the fight against organized crime and cooperation with EU agencies such as Europol and Eurojust.

"The rule of law, the judiciary and the fight against corruption"

6. Welcomes the continuation of the judicial reform and the vetting process; notes challenges such as delays in cases and attempts at undue influence;

7. Requires the strengthening of justice governance bodies and investments in infrastructure and digitalization;

8. Stresses that corruption remains a serious concern and requires strengthening of investigations and punishments, especially at high levels;

9. Insists on addressing corruption at all levels to increase citizen trust;

10. Stresses the importance of the fight against organized crime and cooperation with EU agencies such as Europol and Eurojust;", states the EP draft report on Albania.