TIRANA, Dec 19 /ATA/ – Minister of Economy and Innovation, Delina Ibrahimaj, and Minister of Justice, Besfort Lamallari, held the second consultative roundtable on Friday with business representatives, chambers of commerce, and other economic actors to discuss the draft New Criminal Code.
The meeting focused on provisions affecting the business environment, fair competition, labor relations, and the protection of intellectual and industrial property.
Ibrahimaj stressed the importance of open consultations with the private sector to build a clear, enforceable legal framework aligned with European Union standards that ensures legal certainty and supports economic development.
“The new Criminal Code envisages components related to taxation, customs, competition, labor relations, bankruptcy procedures, and anti-money laundering. Our goal is for the Code to be transparent, leave less room for interpretation, and ensure justice for all,” Ibrahimaj said.
Justice Minister Lamallari underlined that preventing abuse, combating the informal economy, and guaranteeing fair competition are the main priorities in the business-related provisions.
He added that the consultation process will include 23 roundtables, aiming to ensure the Code is balanced, functional, and in line with the highest European standards.
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