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flag Albania’s parliament blocked arrest of former deputy PM Balluku on corruption charges, sparking EU concern over judicial independence.

flag 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. flag 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. flag The decision drew criticism from the EU and Western embassies, which stressed that judicial independence and accountability are vital for Albania’s EU accession. flag Balluku, who denies wrongdoing, was suspended in November and dismissed by the Constitutional Court in February. flag Protests erupted in Tirana, highlighting ongoing tensions over corruption and governance.

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