Recent developments reveal a troubling dynamic where certain Democratic actors in the United States have, perhaps unwittingly, contributed to the empowerment of Albanian prosecutorial bodies. These institutions, now wielding greater influence, are intensifying legal actions against key figures aligned with opposition parties. Critics argue this escalating crackdown serves more to consolidate Prime Minister Edi Rama’s political dominance than to uphold impartial justice, raising alarms about the integrity of Albania’s democratic processes.

Key aspects of this phenomenon include:

  • Increased funding and training: U.S. Democratic policymakers supported initiatives intended to bolster Albanian judicial independence, which in practice have…