Why is this important: The wartime law, established by Greece through a royal decree on November 10, 1940, was enacted after Italy declared war on Greece and launched an invasion through the then-annexed Albanian territory. This decree categorized Albanians as enemy nationals, leading to the conservatory confiscation of their properties across Greece, which were placed under state administration. Although the Greek government decided to lift the law on August 28, 1987, it was never officially published in the Government Gazette, leaving its legal status ambiguous and its effects unresolved.

Why is this important: While EU leaders repeated their promises of military aid and Ukraine’s future integration into the bloc, Rama challenged them to face a new reality. With a new U.S. administration in power, he argued that the strategic landscape has changed, yet Europe continues operating as if nothing has happened. His remarks emphasized the need for Europe to adopt a more unified diplomatic approach rather than relying solely on Washington’s lead.

Why is this important: Albania has set an ambitious goal to become a net energy exporter by 2030. The country, along with Norway, is one of the two European nations generating electricity entirely from renewable sources. A new joint energy venture with Masdar signed during the visit, aims to support Albania’s long-term energy strategy, and expand its role in regional energy markets.

Why is this important: The SPAK strategy is the latest move by the institution to ignite intense political and legal debate over the boundaries of its authority. While some civil society actors have expressed support, the task force—set to deploy prosecutors and investigators in the field during the electoral campaign—has drawn sharp criticism from politicians and jurists who argue it constitutes an overreach into political affairs and an infringement on citizens’ political rights. Prime Minister Edi Rama has openly opposed the initiative, calling it a “lapse in judgment” and insisting that political parties cannot be placed under surveillance during an election period. Others have pointed out that surveillance and prevention fall within the constitutional mandate of the police and intelligence services, not prosecutors.

Why is this important: Under normal circumstances Manjani and Xhafaj do not agree on much. That they now share the same concerns about SPAK’s investigation is raising fundamental questions about due process and selective prosecution. Their statements also highlight long-standing issues with SPAK’s reliance on anonymous denunciations and media leaks, which have repeatedly been used for political purposes.