In a statement following Parliament’s decision earlier in the day regarding the parliamentary immunity of lawmaker Belinda Balluku, the Embassy said “the Netherlands supports Albania’s integration into the European Union, in accordance with the wishes of the Albanian people.”

According to the Embassy, a key requirement for progress in this merit-based process is the effective prosecution of corruption, including at the highest levels.

“We clearly expect that, in such cases, the justice system will be able to proceed swiftly and without obstruction. The Albanian politics remains responsible for ensuring this process,” the statement said.

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The closing ceremony was attended by the head of Albania’s Special Anti-Corruption and Organized Crime Structure (SPAK), Altin Dumani, and Dutch Ambassador to Tirana, Reinout Vos.

Over the past two years, the project supported SPAK by training prosecutors and administrative staff, piloting new working methods, and sharing Dutch best practices.

At the event, licenses for the ‘Analyst Notebook’ software were handed over to support a new initiative focused on financial investigations.

The Dutch Embassy described the partnership as a strong, joint commitment to supporting the rule of law in Albania.

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