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Gjonaj: SPAK, functional within this year

TIRANA, June 18 /ATA/- Special Prosecution against Corruption and Organized Crime, SPAK, is expected to become operational within this year. This is that Minister of Justice, Etilda Gjonaj, said in an interview with Deutsche Welle (DW).

Minister of Justice Etilda Gjonaj adds that Albania has made progress, however corruption remains a challenge.

“Corruption is not a challenge for Albania only, it is also a challenge for any country, even in Europe. We have made some progress. But of course this is not enough, because corruption cannot disappear overnight, “said Gjonaj.

Asked by DW reporter Max Zander over the time limits of justice reform and establishment of SPAK, Gjonaj said, “I believe that until the end of the year SPAK will become operational. /j.p/sm/

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