Albanian Deputy PM Removed Over Corruption Charges

Albanian Court Removes Deputy PM Amid Corruption Allegations: A significant development in Albanias anti-corruption efforts saw the removal of Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku from her position. The courts decision followed her indictment for allegedly influencing the selection of a company for a government-funded tunnel project. Despite her denial, Balluku, a close ally of Prime Minister Edi Rama, was removed by the Special Court handling corruption and organized crime cases. The indictment suggests she acted in collaboration with other commission members, aiming to secure the project for a specific company. This move comes as Albania strives to join the European Union by 2030, with the EU emphasizing the need for intensified anti-corruption measures.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.