The Work of the Albanian Parliament
The Work of the Albanian Parliament

Summary/Abstract: The lacking functioning of institutions was the main reason for the negative evaluation of the European Commission concerning Albania’s application to the European Union in November 2010. The parliament plays a key role in the still ongoing transition and in the EU integration process. The article assesses the work of the Albanian parliament. Its main focus lies on the necessary priorities to overcome the lack of political dialogue between government and opposition, to fulfill the parliamentary oversight function as well as the parliamentary duties during the EU pre-accession process. The overcoming of traditional power and clan structures is considered to be the only way to improve the atmosphere in the Albanian parliament which is dominated by heated speech and accusations.

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