News on Action against Economic Crime in Albania
Reinforcing the Financial Intelligence Agency’s role in safeguarding Albania’s financial system
To address the evolving risks of financial crimes, the role of the Financial Intelligence Agency remains crucial, as one of Albania’s key institutions to detect and prevent money laundering, terrorism financing and proliferation financing. To strengthen the knowledge and operational skills of...
Strengthening regional response to environmental crime, corruption and money laundering in the Western Balkans
Environmental crime poses a growing threat to natural resources, governance, and stability in the Western Balkans and beyond. These crimes often thrive on corruption, generating illicit profits that are laundered through cross-border schemes or professional networks. To discuss a co-ordinated...
Albanian supervisory institutions strengthen fight against criminal infiltration and money laundering
Given the evolving risk of infiltration of organised crime and its sophisticated forms in economic and social life, the role of supervisory institutions remains crucial. To assist Albanian authorities, a two-day training was organised in Tirana under the joint European Union/Council of Europe...
Albania takes key step toward transparent lobbying regulation
A pivotal multi-stakeholder workshop held in Tirana marked significant progress in the development of a comprehensive legal framework for lobbying in Albania. Organised under the joint European Union and Council of Europe Action against Economic Crime in Albania, in partnership with the Ministrer...
Albanian authorities reaffirm their commitment to advance the fight against economic crime
Advancement of legal reforms and strengthening of institutional capacities to combat corruption, money laundering, and terrorist financing in Albania was the focus of the fourth Steering Committee meeting of the joint European Union and the Council of Europe Action against Economic Crime,...
Albanian prosecutors enhance capacities to tackle electoral offences
As the electoral campaign kicked off, 65 representatives of general and special prosecutor offices, as well as the Central Election Commission enhanced their capabilities to prevent, investigate, and adjudicate electoral offences concerning 2025 parliamentary elections. Recognizing the critical...
Advancing anti-corruption reforms in Albania: from education to concrete transformations
“...Since my studies, I have had a particular interest in engaging in the field of the fight against corruption. I see it as a major challenge for our country and, above all, as an urgent issue, especially in the context of Albania’s integration path into the European Union. Personally, I aim to...
Albanian parliament assisted in reviewing the new anti-corruption action plan, in line with European standards
The joint European Union and Council of Europe Action against Economic Crime supported the Albanian Ad Hoc Parliamentary Committee in reviewing and strengthening the draft Action Plan on anti-corruption, as part of the broader agenda to deepen reforms in the areas of good governance, rule of law...
Albanian political parties assisted on the effective use of the upgraded Electronic Platform on Financial Reporting
Financial officers of political parties registered for the May 2025 parliamentary elections in Albania enhanced their knowledge and strengthened their capacities in using the upgraded Central Election Commission (CEC) Electronic Platform on Financial Reporting. The training, organised by the...
Balancing human rights and public interest in corruption and organised crime investigations in Albania
Albanian judges and prosecutors have improved their ability to investigate high-level corruption, money laundering, and organised crime while respecting human rights. As a result of two consecutive training sessions, they are better equipped to apply the standards of the European Court of Human...