Albania’s High Prosecutorial Council (KLP) opened applications today for the next head of the Special Prosecution Office Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK).

German Ambassador Karl Bergner called for a transparent, merit-based, and independent process. In a social media post, he praised current SPAK leader Altin Dumani for “outstanding contributions” in the fight against corruption and organized crime.

“Public trust and strong support from international partners highlight SPAK’s impressive work under Dumani’s leadership,” Bergner said. He stressed that judicial independence is a key criterion for Albania’s EU membership.

KLP members declared the SPAK leadership post vacant and set a three-week deadline for applications, until October 8, 2025. The new chief will be chosen from SPAK’s current prosecutors for a non-renewable three-year term. Dumani is the second SPAK head since its creation, after Arben Kraja.

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