AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoJustice & Transparency: Former president Ilir Meta is pushing prosecutors to release US-held documents in his 2016 lobbying case, saying a secrecy order due to expire on 23 June 2026 should not be extended and that the files could show whether payments were approved without his knowledge. Party Politics: A Democratic Party leadership race is set for 23 May, but a rival, Ervin Salianji, is challenging his exclusion from the vote days before Sali Berisha is expected to run unopposed. Digital Government: Albania upgraded e-Albania to “2.0”, promising faster, more accessible public services, including improvements for people with disabilities. Transport: A €15.7m tender aims to bring trains back into central Tirana, linking the capital to Durrës and Rinas airport as electrification nears completion by end-2027. Public Safety: Police ordered tougher action against drug sales near schools, while prisons in Lushnjë and Elbasan saw surprise security raids. Regional Watch: OSCE’s media envoy praised Albania’s media progress but warned journalists still face pressure and intimidation.
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