Why this is important: Around 400 high-end vehicles have been identified as being registered to individuals who have no reported earnings. The operation signals a broader crackdown on tax evasion and money laundering through undeclared assets.

Why this is important: This is the first face-to-face session between the winners of the May 11 elections and an opposition that will remain in that role for the next four years. While formal in nature, the session is expected to preview the opposition’s renewed institutional battle against what it claims was a rigged vote.

Why this is important: Although unusually terse compared to past endorsements, the post carries symbolic weight. It adds to a growing wave of international acceptance—especially from the EU and its member states—of the Socialist Party’s victory, further isolating the Democratic Party (DP) and its leader Sali Berisha, who continue to contest the results.

Why this is important: Ilir Meta is one of Albania’s longest-serving and most powerful politicians, having held the offices of Prime Minister, Speaker of Parliament, and President. His indictment—alongside that of his former wife and political ally Kryemadhi—marks one of the highest-profile cases in Albania’s anti-corruption efforts.

Why is this important: The EU’s position carries weight as Albania continues its EU integration path. Brussels is signaling that the election outcome stands, and the burden now falls on the new majority to lead an inclusive reform process.