TIRANA, December 11 – Parliament is holding a plenary session today. The agenda includes two interpellations, the 2026 budget and fiscal package, and the appointment of the Ombudsman.

The session will start with an interpellation with Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sports Blendi Gonxhja. Democratic Party Member of Parliament Ina Zhupa requested it to discuss the urban restoration and redevelopment project in the Durrës Industrial and Commercial Zone.

Later, Mundësia [Opportunity] Party Member of Parliament Agron Shehaj will question Prime Minister Edi Rama. He will address demolitions of constructions carried out without final decisions and proper procedures.

Parliament will review several key bills linked to the 2026 budget and fiscal measures.

The session will also debate the findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe – Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights report on the May 11, 2025, parliamentary elections.

Parliament will consider the appointment of the Ombudsman. Six candidates are running: Adriana Kalaja, Aranita Brahaj, Besim Ndregjoni, Endrit Shabani, Skënder Haluci, and Tartar Bazaj.

Parliament will approve a measure to amend the decision on the Subcommittee for Public Sector Audit under the Parliamentary Committee on Economy, Employment, and Finance.

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