The Council of Ministers will send original documents from the Albanian State Archives abroad. They will display the documents at the exhibition “Democracy through Law” in Doge’s Apartments at Palazzo Ducale, Venice, Italy.

The exhibition runs from October 11, 2025, to January 6, 2026. It celebrates the 35th anniversary of the European Commission for Democracy through Law (Venice Commission). Organizers include the Italian Office of the Council of Europe, the Venice Commission, archive authorities of Veneto and Trentino-Alto Adige, the Venice State Archives, the Musei Civici di Venezia foundation, and the Veneto Regional Council.

The exhibition will show three key documents from Albania’s history:

• Law no. 8417, October 21, 1998, the Constitution of the Republic of Albania (40 pages)
• Decree no. 2241, October 21, 1998, by the President, approving the referendum for the Constitution
• Decree no. 2260, November 28, 1998, by the President, approving the law

Officials will send and return the documents between October 1, 2025, and January 15, 2026. They will use post or diplomatic courier. The Parliament of Albania and the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs will coordinate the process.

The decision takes effect immediately. The government will publish it in the Official Gazette.

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