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A new report from economic experts warns that Albania's current Gross Domestic Product growth is unsustainable, raising concerns for the national economy. This comes alongside a striking statistic revealing that 38% of Albanian families lack access to heating, marking the highest rate of energy poverty across Europe. The government's proposed reforms to the Penal Procedure Code continue to draw criticism, with concerns that the draft could undermine the Special Prosecution Office (SPAK) and potentially shield high-ranking officials. Adding to the debate, the head of a German Bundestag commission emphasized that politics should not interfere with SPAK's vital role in fighting corruption. Meanwhile, political tensions persist, with questions raised regarding the leadership of both Parliament and Prime Minister Edi Rama, against a backdrop of 128 days of ongoing citizen protests.

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Experts are warning of unsustainable Gross Domestic Product growth in Albania, raising concerns about the nation's economic stability. Concurrently, a new report highlights that 38% of Albanian families lack access to heating, representing the highest rate of energy poverty in Europe. The dire condition of court buildings, overwhelmed with files and lacking security, also points to broader systemic issues affecting public services.

Reporter.al: Unstable GDP Growth, Experts Warn

Experts are warning that the current growth in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is unsustainable, raising concerns about the Albanian economy.

BalkanWeb: 38% of Albanian families do not receive heating, the highest level in Europe

Thirty-eight percent of Albanian families lack access to heating, which is the highest rate in Europe.

Reporter.al: Overwhelmed with Files and Lacking Security: The Misery of Court Buildings in…

The condition of court buildings in Albania is described as dire, with issues of being overwhelmed by case files and poor security.

The delay in appointing a Chief Prosecutor continues to concern Albanian prosecutors. The government's proposed draft for the Penal Procedure Code faces strong criticism for potentially undermining the Special Prosecution Office (SPAK) and offering new protections for high-ranking officials. An external voice from the German Bundestag has weighed in, stressing that politics should not interfere with SPAK's anti-corruption efforts, which are key for Albania's EU integration.

Reporter.al: Delay in Appointing Chief Prosecutor Raises Concerns Among Prosecutors

The prolonged delay in the selection of the Chief Prosecutor has caused significant concern among the body of prosecutors in Albania.

Reporter.al: Government's Draft Penal Procedure Code Risks 'Sterilizing' SPAK

The government's draft for the Penal Procedure Code is criticized for potentially undermining the Special Prosecution Office (SPAK).

Top Channel: Politics Shouldn't Interfere with SPAK, Head of Commission on German…

The head of a commission on the German Bundestag states that politics should not interfere with SPAK, emphasizing the fight against corruption as a path for Albania's integration into the EU.

Reporter.al: Changes to the Penal Procedure Code: A New Shield for High-Ranking Officials?

Proposed changes to Albania's Penal Procedure Code are being questioned as potentially offering new protection for high-ranking officials.

Questions are being raised regarding the leadership of Albania's Parliament and Prime Minister Edi Rama, as the country experiences its 128th day of citizen revolt.

BalkanWeb: Parliamentary and Prime Ministerial leadership questioned; 128 days of revolt

Questions are raised regarding the leadership of the Parliament and Prime Minister, marking 128 days of citizen revolt.

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