AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoJustice Shake-Up in Tirana: Albania’s Constitutional Court sent back Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj’s prison-detention appeal to the Supreme Court, saying judges failed to properly answer key arguments, including whether the measure is proportionate and whether the “glass dock” issue was addressed. Police Leadership: Tirana Police chief Elton Alushi resigned amid a broader State Police restructuring under Skënder Hita. EU Accession Politics: Slovakia’s PM Robert Fico said Ukraine could get EU “associate” status only if it takes steps toward peace, while warning against admitting Ukraine before Western Balkan states like Albania. Migration Reform: The EU’s controversial “return hubs” plan moved forward as the Netherlands gave the green light to set up external processing. Regional Security: Greece’s defence minister Nikos Dendias met Rama in Tirana and agreed to reconvene the joint commission on Greek soldiers’ cemeteries. Ukraine Fallout: Russia’s massive Kyiv attack again hit the Albanian ambassador’s residence, drawing EU condemnation. Diplomacy & Trade: A UAE delegation joined GLOBSEC in Prague and met Albania’s Europe/foreign affairs minister Ferit Hoxha. Environment: Albania is tightening landfill rules, aiming to cut what goes to dumps and boost recycling.
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