U.S. foreign aid

U.S. Embassy in Tirana hints at withdrawal of officials assisting SPAK amid aid freeze

The U.S. Embassy in Tirana has not denied claims that American officials assisting Albania’s Special Anti-Corruption Structure (SPAK) have left the country. In response to an inquiry from Opinion, on...

Trump’s aid suspension raises concerns for Albania’s anti-corruption reforms and SPAK

The U.S. government decision to suspend foreign aid for 90 days is impacting Albania’s access to critical funding. The decision, though anticipated, has created uncertainty for Albania’s anti-corruption efforts, particularly...