European Commission and Secretariat-General 17 July 2026, COMMISSION STAFF WORKING DOCUMENT 2026 Rule of Law Report Country Chapter on the rule of law situation in Albania Accompanying the document Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions 2026 Rule of Law Report The rule of law situation in the European Union

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The 2026 Rule of Law Report for Albania evaluates the country's progress in judicial reform, anti-corruption efforts, media freedom, and institutional checks and balances. Key findings include the completion of the comprehensive vetting process for magistrates, the continued operational success of the Special Anti-Corruption Structure (SPAK) in high-level cases, and persistent concerns regarding media independence and the quality of the legislative process. The report emphasizes the need for sustained efforts to address judicial backlogs, enhance the security of court premises, and ensure the effective implementation of the 2024-2030 Anti-Corruption Strategy.AI