EU Raises Rule of Law Alarm on Albania's Accession Path (osw.waw.pl)

• European Parliament report and EPP statement criticize Albanian government for undermining judiciary.
• Corruption and political pressure remain key obstacles in EU accession negotiations.
• Rule of law concerns threaten to stall Albania's integration timeline.

"Albania faces intensified EU scrutiny over rule of law deficiencies, including political pressure on the judiciary and persistent corruption. A February European Parliament report and EPP statement criticized government actions, underscoring that judicial independence is a critical benchmark for Albania's EU accession process. The mounting concerns could delay progress in the Western Balkans enlargement."