The report highlights progress in political rights, institutional performance, anti-corruption efforts and judicial reform.

Speaking on his Let’s Talk podcast on Sunday, Prime Minister Edi Rama said the findings place Albania ahead of regional peers, including Montenegro, North Macedonia, Kosovo and Serbia.

“This result puts us at the top of the region, reflecting progress in political rights, the functioning of institutions and the fight against corruption,” Rama said, noting that the ranking comes at a time when democracy faces global challenges.

Rama added that Albania has also made significant advances in cybersecurity, placing among the top 10 countries globally in this field. He said the country has developed an advanced cyber defence system, strengthened digital security institutions and introduced innovative mechanisms to respond to threats.

According to Rama, the improvements follow continued efforts to enhance resilience against cyberattacks and deepen cooperation with international partners, positioning Albania among a small group of high-performing countries in cybersecurity.

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According to the report, Albania saw a 5-point jump in its Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), reaching 42 out of 100 points.

The government head noted that Albania has improved ranking by five points in the fight against corruption, making significant improvement compared to other countries, including Kosovo.

“Other countries in the region, have decreased in the corruption perception index ranking, whereas Montenegro’s ranking has remained unchanged from last year. The Transparency International report, which is a global report, showed that Albania has the best ever ranking,” Rama said in a vide message on the social media.

PM Rama underlined the fact that the Transparency International recognizes Albania’s efforts and progress in the fight against corruption and the steps being taken in this direction.

He also noted that a recent report by SIGMA showed Albania’s transformation, positioning itself as a regional leader in public procurement, public finance management, digital governance, human resources management and public administration.

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