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Albanian Lawmakers Clash Over Corruption Charges Against Deputy PM

12/18/2025

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Opposition lawmakers clashed with police in Albania's parliament on December 18, 2025, over allegations against Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku.
They disrupted the session by lighting flares and occupying government seats.
The Special Anti-Corruption and Organized Crime Structure (SPAK) has requested Parliament lift Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku's immunity for arrest on corruption charges.
Balluku denies the allegations, describing them as mudslinging.
Parliament is expected to vote soon.

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Opposition lawmakers clashed with police in Albania's parliament on December 18, 2025, over allegations against Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku.
They disrupted the session by lighting flares and occupying government seats.
The Special Anti-Corruption and Organized Crime Structure (SPAK) has requested Parliament lift Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku's immunity for arrest on corruption charges.
Balluku denies the allegations, describing them as mudslinging.
Parliament is expected to vote soon.