Why is this important: The bill aims to improve consumer protection and keep unsafe goods off the market; something at which no Albanian government has been entirely successful until now. It also boosts transparency: inspection results, including violations and penalties, must be published every year.

Why is this important: Traditionally the ODIHR final report on Albania’s elections serves as a guide for electoral reforms and will set the reference point for any changes before the next vote. With the new parliament’s first session set for 10 September how ODIHR frames its findings will shape both domestic debate and international assessments.

Why is this important: The filing challenges the integrity of a flagship SPAK case and could affect the timeline toward trial. Veliaj argues investigators breached deadlines, due process, and impartiality standards. The case has already stirred controversy over SPAK’s practices and procedural rigor.

Why is this important: PM Rama is trying to push back on claims that the absence of more aircraft or better forest management is to blame, while claiming that a changing climate and the human factor are to blame. But while both may be true, it remains true that the wildfires that this year never before seen dimensions have been a recurring phenomenon that has hit Albania every summer with escalating ferocity, while the government’s reaction and measures have proven inadequate to meet the challenge.

Why is this important: The finding underscores how Albanian-linked groups operate across continents, sourcing cocaine directly from producers, moving multi-ton consignments to Europe, and laundering proceeds through real estate investments in Albania and EU countries.