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Albania’s parliament blocked arrest of former deputy PM Balluku on corruption charges, sparking EU concern over judicial independence.
Albania’s parliament rejected a bid to lift immunity for former Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku, blocking her arrest as she faces corruption charges over alleged favoritism in public procurement for road projects.
The ruling Socialist Party, led by Prime Minister Edi Rama, opposed the move, calling the allegations unfounded and proposing new laws to shield top officials from court-ordered suspensions.
The decision drew criticism from the EU and Western embassies, which stressed that judicial independence and accountability are vital for Albania’s EU accession.
Balluku, who denies wrongdoing, was suspended in November and dismissed by the Constitutional Court in February.
Protests erupted in Tirana, highlighting ongoing tensions over corruption and governance.
El Parlamento de Albania bloqueó la detención del ex viceprimer ministro Balluku por cargos de corrupción, lo que generó preocupación en la UE por la independencia judicial.