The European People's Party (EPP) has submitted 26 amendments to the European Parliament's 2025 report on Albania, strongly highlighting systemic shortcomings in elections, justice and governance.
The proposed report, led by Albania Reporter Andreas Schieder, highlights the serious failures of the Albanian government in key areas such as elections, justice, administration and governance.
The report emphasizes that without deep and irreversible reforms, Albania risks losing credibility with the European Union.
MEP Andrey Kovatchev and the EPP group have submitted a package of amendments denouncing serious systemic shortcomings in the 2025 parliamentary elections in Albania.
The report highlights the extensive use of public resources by the ruling party, the lack of a level playing field for the opposition, and allegations of vote buying.
According to the document, the lack of a clear separation between state institutions and party structures undermines competition and citizen trust.
The report calls for a comprehensive electoral reform, in cooperation with civil society and international partners, that ensures equal access to the media, protection against misuse of administrative resources, and effective law enforcement.
The report also describes the ongoing challenges facing the judiciary, including an overload of unresolved cases and attempts at undue influence.
MEPs underline the importance of implementing the decisions of the Constitutional Court and the independence of the judiciary.
High-level corruption remains a major concern, while SPAK needs to be strengthened to build a clear track record of investigations and convictions.
The report criticizes the government for high economic informality and inefficiency in administration, which hinder the business environment and competition.
The National Agency for Public Procurement (NAP) is also in the spotlight, due to the lack of transparency and control in public procurement and digital infrastructure.
Parliamentarians call for independent audits and comprehensive investment and procurement control mechanisms.
The report highlights the deterioration of media freedom, centralization of ownership, and economic pressure on journalists.
In conclusion, through amendments submitted by the EPP group, MEPs call for immediate action by the Albanian authorities: comprehensive electoral reform, depoliticization of the administration, a determined fight against corruption and full transparency in public procurement, warning that Albania's EU perspective remains at risk without these interventions.
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