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2023 and 2024 reports on Albania

TA-10-2025-0155 · P10_TA(2025)0155 · PE769.914

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The European Parliament resolution on the 2023 and 2024 Commission reports on Albania welcomes Albania's EU integration progress and urges reforms in rule of law, media freedom, and fundamental rights. It calls for electoral reform, protection of journalists, and action against corruption and organised crime, while supporting Albania's alignment with EU policies and regional cooperation.

Key points

  1. Welcomes Albania's commitment to EU integration and full alignment with EU foreign policy, including sanctions against Russia.
  2. Urges Albania to accelerate reforms in rule of law, fight corruption and organised crime, and protect fundamental rights.
  3. Calls for comprehensive electoral reform to implement OSCE/ODIHR and Venice Commission recommendations.
  4. Calls for media ownership transparency, zero tolerance for journalist intimidation, and legal protection against SLAPPs.
  5. Urges alignment of gender-based violence laws with the Istanbul Convention and better support for victims.
  6. Calls for legislation on LGBTI+ rights, including recognition of gender identity and same-sex partnerships.
  7. Calls for effective implementation of minority rights legislation and protection of minority cultural heritage.
  8. Calls for judicial independence, integrity of judicial councils, and support for SPAK's anti-corruption work.
  9. Calls for continued fight against organised crime, human trafficking, and illicit arms trade, with EU cooperation.
  10. Calls for environmental alignment with EU acquis, protection of Vjosa park, and reversal of protected areas amendments.
  11. Welcomes security partnership with EU and actions against Russian disinformation and cyber threats.

Who is affected

  • Albanian government and parliament: must implement reforms in rule of law, media, and fundamental rights.
  • Albanian journalists and media: need protection from intimidation and legal safeguards.
  • LGBTI+ persons in Albania: need legal recognition and protection from discrimination.
  • Minority groups, including Greek minority: need effective implementation of rights and cultural protection.
  • Albanian judiciary and anti-corruption bodies: need independence and support.

Figures and deadlines

  • EUR 922 million in grants and loans to Albania under the Reform and Growth Facility.
  • Albania ranks 99th in the 2024 World Press Freedom Index.
  • Albania ranks 23rd globally in the 2024 Global Gender Gap Report.
  • Albania ranked 80th in Transparency International's 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index.
  • 155 Russian-operated online accounts closed by AKEP in October 2024.