Albanian Lawmakers Consider Stripping Former PM Berisha of Immunity Amid Corruption Charges

Berisha, who denies the charges, calls for continued protests as he faces potential arrest or house arrest.

Albanian lawmakers are considering stripping former Prime Minister Sali Berisha of his prosecutorial immunity following his failure to comply with orders to stay in Albania and report to them every two weeks.
Berisha, who was charged with corruption in October, allegedly abused his post to help his son-in-law, Jamarber Malltezi, buy land in Tirana and build 17 apartment buildings on the property.
Berisha and Malltezi have both proclaimed their innocence, alleging the case was a political move by the ruling left-wing Socialist Party of Prime Minister Edi Rama.
Berisha has called on his supporters to demonstrate again on Thursday and every following week in front of the Parliament.
The United States government in May 2021 and the United Kingdom in July 2022 barred Berisha and close family members from entering their countries because of alleged involvement in corruption.