TIRANA, June 23 /ATA/ Ruth Huber, the Swiss Ambassador to Albania, participated in the launch of the Albanian Parliament’s “e-Legislation” portal, calling it a significant move toward greater transparency and accountability.
Present at the event were also the Speaker of the Parliament, Elisa Spiropali; the Head of the OSCE Presence in Albania, Michel Tarran; and the EU Ambassador to Albania, Silvio Gonzato.
In her address, Ambassador Huber emphasized that “the e-Legislation portal marks the culmination of Switzerland’s long-standing support for the Albanian Parliament, delivered in collaboration with our partners at the OSCE.”
“Our joint efforts have achieved more than just a technical success. They have opened a new chapter for lawmaking in Albania and for digitalization. Our shared goal is for Albania to attain good governance and well-functioning democratic institutions,” Huber emphasized.
Ambassador Huber stated that “Switzerland has supported the Parliament through its partners and the OSCE, with the aim of making the Parliament and the legislative process more modern, open, and accountable through digital means.”
Ambassador Huber emphasized that “this enables citizens to have greater trust and be more engaged.”
She further stated, “Digitalization is more than just a technicality; we believe that digital systems, when inclusive and used with integrity, can help parliaments become more efficient, open, and closer to the people they serve.”
The Swiss ambassador said that “We ensure that all laws and regulations are accessible to the public. It is important for the government to remain open and accountable; therefore, the new portal is a significant step towards transparency and accountability.”
Swiss Ambassador Ruth Huber stated that “this portal comes at a crucial moment for Albania; the prospect of joining the European Union appears attainable, and Chapter 10 of the negotiation packages covers media and the information society.”
Swiss Ambassador Ruth Huber stated, “By investing in this digital infrastructure, the Parliament of Albania is aligning with European standards on open data and transparency.”
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