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Albania and Serbia Face EU Accession Threat Amid Anti-Corruption Moves

2/9/2026

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In Albania, the ruling party seeks to limit the Special Anti-Corruption Structure (SPAK).
The Socialist majority has ignored SPAK's requests for constitutional amendments, despite United States officials' support.
In Serbia, the government faces criticism for amendments weakening the Office of the Prosecutor for Organized Crime (TOK).
The European Commission warns these moves could hinder EU accession for both nations.
Public attacks by Prime Minister Edi Rama in Albania have intensified.

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In Albania, the ruling party seeks to limit the Special Anti-Corruption Structure (SPAK).
The Socialist majority has ignored SPAK's requests for constitutional amendments, despite United States officials' support.
In Serbia, the government faces criticism for amendments weakening the Office of the Prosecutor for Organized Crime (TOK).
The European Commission warns these moves could hinder EU accession for both nations.
Public attacks by Prime Minister Edi Rama in Albania have intensified.