TIRANA, March 5 – The European Union Delegation in Albania emphasized that organized crime undermines economic integrity, public administration, and citizen trust in institutions.

At a roundtable attended by political representatives, researchers, diplomats, and civil society, participants discussed preventive measures against organized crime.

EU Ambassador Silvio Gonzato highlighted the need to block criminal access to the legal economy through tools such as license revocation, scrutiny of public tender participation, and municipal sanctions. He stressed that these measures prevent organized crime from infiltrating legitimate businesses and the formal economy.

The roundtable concluded that combining these economic safeguards with traditional law enforcement strengthens Albania’s efforts to combat organized crime and supports the country’s successful integration into the European Union.

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