Parliament
Altin Dumani faces fiery parliamentary hearing as SPAK chief nears end of term
With just two months left in his mandate, SPAK chief Altin Dumani spent nearly two hours facing opposition MPs in Parliament, presenting the Special Prosecution’s 2024 activity report and answering...
Albin Kurti’s bid for third term collapses as Kosovo Parliament votes him down
The Kosovo Assembly failed on Sunday to approve the formation of a new government led by acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti, marking the first time in the country’s parliamentary history...
Berisha announces protests ater OSCE/ODIHR Report on May 11 elections
Following the publication of the OSCE/ODIHR final report on the May 11 parliamentary elections, former Prime Minister and opposition leader Sali Berisha announced plans for a wave of protests “inside...
From controversy to revision: Albania retains binary gender definition in equality bill
A draft law on legal equality submitted to the Albanian Parliament initially proposed redefining gender in a way that would have allowed recognition beyond the traditional male-female binary. The proposal,...
Democrats file motion to impeach President Begaj, citing seven constitutional violations
The Democratic Party has submitted to Parliament a formal request to impeach President Bajram Begaj, accusing him of seven constitutional breaches ranging from abuse of powers to conflicts of interest....
Prosecutor General criticizes draft Penal Code as “repressive”
Albania’s Prosecutor General Olsian Çela has sharply criticized the draft of the new Penal Code, calling it “repressive” and questioning both its urgency and the methodology used in its preparation....
Kosovo’s Constitutional Court blocks Albin Kurti, rules parliament not constituted
The Constitutional Court of Kosovo ruled Tuesday that the inaugural session of parliament, opened on April 15, remains incomplete. It ordered the process concluded within 12 days, citing the absence...
Democratic Party demands parliamentary debate on government program
The parliamentary group of the Democratic Party (DP) has formally requested a motion with debate on the priorities announced in the government’s four-year program. Why is this important: The move comes...
Albanian parliament holds short session to approve government program and cabinet
Albania’s parliament held a much shorter-than-expected session on Thursday to present the government’s program and hold a confidence vote for the new cabinet. Why is this important: Although a 24...
Parliament approves new structure amid opposition walkout
Albania’s parliament approved changes to its internal rules and adopted a new structure with 79 votes from the majority, after opposition MPs left the chamber in protest. Why is this...