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Corruption charges spark protests against Albanian government
Prosecutors allege misuse of state funds in infrastructure projects, seeking to lift immunity for Deputy PM Belinda Balluku amid protests involving petrol bombs and arrests.
- On Dec 22, protesters in Tirana hurled petrol bombs at the government building housing Prime Minister Edi Rama's office, demanding the government's resignation after Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku's indictment.
- The Special Prosecution Office this week asked parliament to lift Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku's immunity, alleging she steered state funds to favour companies in infrastructure projects.
- Police in riot gear protected the building but did not push back protesters during petrol-bombing; Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku called accusations in parliament last month 'mudslinging, insinuations, half-truths and lies' and pledged full cooperation.
- It is unclear when parliament, where Rama's ruling party holds a majority, will vote on the immunity request, while Balluku's Ministry of Infrastructure oversees hundreds of millions of euros in projects.
- In recent weeks, tensions have risen after accusations against Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku, while the Special Prosecution Office's request to lift her immunity puts parliament under pressure amid protests.
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