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Albanian PM Targets Ministerial Immunity Amid Corruption Crisis

2/16/2026

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Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama announced plans to amend laws shielding ministers from suspension during criminal investigations.
The move follows the suspension of his deputy Belinda Balluku, who is indicted for alleged misconduct in infrastructure tenders.
Rama criticized judicial overreach, especially regarding pre-trial detentions.
The opposition says the amendments aim to manipulate judicial processes.
Albania's EU membership aspirations by 2030 depend on stronger anti-corruption measures, which the bloc insists upon.

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Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama announced plans to amend laws shielding ministers from suspension during criminal investigations.
The move follows the suspension of his deputy Belinda Balluku, who is indicted for alleged misconduct in infrastructure tenders.
Rama criticized judicial overreach, especially regarding pre-trial detentions.
The opposition says the amendments aim to manipulate judicial processes.
Albania's EU membership aspirations by 2030 depend on stronger anti-corruption measures, which the bloc insists upon.