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Albania's Parliament Rejects Lifting Immunity for Balluku

3/13/2026

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On March 12, 2026, Albania's parliament voted against lifting Belinda Balluku, former Deputy Prime Minister, immunity in a Special Prosecution Against Corruption and Crime (SPAK) case.
Of 128 MPs, 82 opposed the SPAK request.
Balluku denies wrongdoing, and Socialist MP Ulsi Manja says the accusations do not amount to corruption.
Outside parliament, opposition supporters protested as Sali Berisha, Democratic Party leader, accused Prime Minister Edi Rama of shielding Balluku.

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On March 12, 2026, Albania's parliament voted against lifting Belinda Balluku, former Deputy Prime Minister, immunity in a Special Prosecution Against Corruption and Crime (SPAK) case.
Of 128 MPs, 82 opposed the SPAK request.
Balluku denies wrongdoing, and Socialist MP Ulsi Manja says the accusations do not amount to corruption.
Outside parliament, opposition supporters protested as Sali Berisha, Democratic Party leader, accused Prime Minister Edi Rama of shielding Balluku.