Fundamental rights and the rule of law – Report on the visit to Albania and authorities’ observations on the report

On 2 and 3 April 2025, five EESC members took part in the visit to Albania. The delegation met with several representatives of civil society, more specifically of civil society organisations (CSOs), the social partners, the media, and the legal professions. The delegation also met with Government representatives. The aim of this report is to faithfully reflect and reproduce the views of Albanian civil society on freedom of association, freedom of assembly, the rule of law. 

The above-mentioned meetings were framed under the five following themes:

• Fundamental rights related to social partners
• Freedom of association and freedom of assembly
• Freedom of expression and freedom of the media
• Non-discrimination
• The rule of law

The input received during the meetings has been included in a report drafted by the delegation members. This report has been communicated to the Albanian authorities, which in turn submitted their reply.