After being reinstated by the Constitutional Court, the Special Prosecution Office requests authorization from the Assembly for house arrest or imprisonment, while the Prime Minister describes this approach as "a rude fashion" and warns of the political stance of the majority.
Ermal Beqiri and Ergys Agasi are suspected of participating in a structured criminal group, including hostage-taking, blackmail and favoritism of predetermined companies. SPAK has issued 8 security measures against officials and businessmen, among them the director of AKSHI.
The National Bureau of Investigation clarified that investigators followed procedures and there was no clash with the Republican Guard, while Prime Minister Rama reiterates criticism of the lack of ethics of the investigators and the defense of Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku after the court decision.
The Constitutional Court suspended the effects of previous decisions, while the final review will take place on January 22, 2026. Balluku, accused of violating equality in tenders, returns to duty after a 21-day suspension.
The Constitutional Court has announced that on December 12, 2025, it will review the government's appeal against
the decision of the Special Court that suspended Belinda Balluku from office. The court says the case is complex, while the Prime Minister warns of blocking state processes without the signature of the suspended Deputy Prime Minister.
During the hearing, Veliaj raised claims for a fair trial. He demanded the removal of the cage, full access to the investigative file and the guarantee of the right to effective defense, emphasizing that “no fair trial can proceed without these conditions.”
Prime Minister Edi Rama argues that the suspension of Deputy Prime Minister Balluku violates the immunity of ministers and the balance of powers, challenging the decision of the Special Court.
SPAK arrests officer Igli Haxhiaj for revealing secrets, corruption and connections to an international drug group.
SPAK convicts 20 members of the group that planted cannabis in Shkodra; 32 thousand cultivated roots and hundreds of kg of drugs seized. Two defendants are acquitted.
The GJKKO finds Cadastral official Dritan Stoka and Sauk headman Agim Osma guilty of exerting pressure on voters and promising legalizations in exchange for votes.