Parliament meets in plenary session, draft laws and investigative committees on the agenda

2026-04-09 07:34:00, Aktualitet CNA

Parliament meets in plenary session, draft laws and investigative committees on

The Parliament of Albania will hold its plenary session according to order no. 23, dated 7.4.2026, of the Speaker of the Parliament, Niko Peleshi.

The session will begin with the approval of the minutes of April 2 and various announcements. Afterwards, the agenda includes an interpellation with the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Andis Salla, requested by MP Erion Braçe.

Also, a question-and-answer session will be held with the Minister of Education, Mirela Kumbaro, at the request of MP Erisa Xhixho.

The session will also focus on several important draft laws. Deputies will consider an amendment to the law on tourist ports, as well as changes to the law on the prevention of money laundering and the financing of terrorism.

Also on the agenda are two draft decisions to establish parliamentary investigative committees. One relates to the control of the legality of the actions of the Albanian Road Authority in road investments, while the other to the functioning of the National Agency for the Information Society, including cybersecurity and data protection.

The session also includes voting for the election of a member of the Supervisory Council of the Bank of Albania.

Finally, MPs will have space for discussions outside the agenda, with limited time according to the Assembly's regulations.

Agenda

In accordance with order no. 23, dated 7.4.2026 of the President of the Assembly, Mr. Niko Peleshi, the agenda is as follows:

1. Approval of the minutes of the plenary session of 2.4.2026. (Article 44, point 2, of the Rules of Procedure of the Assembly)

2. Announcements. (Article 44, point 3, of the Rules of Procedure of the Assembly)

3. Interpellation with the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mr. Andis Salla, requested by MP Erion Braçe. (In accordance with Article 80 of the Constitution and Article 96 of the Rules of Procedure of the Assembly)

4. Question and answer session with the Minister of Education, Ms. Mirela Kumbaro, requested by MP Erisa Xhixho. (In accordance with Article 80 of the Constitution and Articles 90 - 95 of the Rules of Procedure of the Assembly)

5. Draft law “On an amendment to law no. 9710, dated 10.4.2007 “On tourist ports in the Republic of Albania”, as amended”. (In accordance with articles 78 and 81, point 1, of the Constitution, and articles 55, 68 and 73-77 of the Rules of Procedure of the Assembly, simple majority of votes for approval)

question

Initiative is expressed

The Committee responsible for Natural Resources, Infrastructure and Sustainable Development is expressed

Opinion of the Committee on Economy, Employment and Finance

Opinion of the Committee on Culture, Tourism and Diaspora

Discussions (Parliamentary groups speak out)

Voting time

6. Draft law “On some additions and amendments to law no. 9917, dated 19.5.2008, “On the prevention of money laundering and financing of terrorism”, as amended”. (In accordance with articles 78 and 83, point 1, of the Constitution, and articles 55, 68 and 73-77 of the Rules of Procedure of the Assembly, simple majority of votes for approval)

question

Initiative is expressed

The Committee responsible for Economy, Employment and Finance is expressed

Opinion of the Committee on Legal Affairs and Public Administration

Opinion of the Committee on Internal Affairs and Defense

Opinion Committee on Europe and Foreign Affairs

Discussions

(Parliamentary groups speak)

Voting time

7. Draft decision “On the establishment of the Parliamentary Investigative Committee, “On the control of the legality of the actions of the Albanian Road Authority for the realization of investments in road infrastructure””. (In support of Article 77 of the Constitution, Articles 7 and 8 of Law No. 8891, dated 2.5.2002, “On the organization and functioning of Parliamentary Investigative Committees”, as amended”, as well as Articles 25 and 55 of the Rules of Procedure of the Parliament, simple majority of votes for approval)

Voting time

8. Draft decision “On the establishment of the Parliamentary Investigative Committee, “On the control of the legality of the functioning of the National Agency for the Information Society (ANAS), on the assessment of cyber security and the protection of citizens' data, as well as on the analysis of risks to national security and the obligations of Albania as a NATO member state”. (In accordance with Article 77 of the Constitution, Articles 7 and 8 of Law No. 8891, dated 2.5.2002, “On the organization and functioning of Parliamentary Investigative Committees”, as amended”, and Articles 25 and 55 of the Rules of Procedure of the Parliament, simple majority of votes for approval)

Voting time

9. Draft decision “On the election of a member of the Supervisory Council of the Bank of Albania”. (In accordance with Article 78 of the Constitution, Article 44, points 2 and 3 of Law No. 8269, dated 23.12.1997 “On the Bank of Albania”, as amended”, as well as Articles 55 and 111 of the Rules of Procedure of the Assembly, simple majority of votes for approval)

Voting time

10. Discussions on issues outside the agenda. (In accordance with Article 45 of the Rules of Procedure of the Assembly: Each MP may speak for no more than 5 minutes and if discussing on behalf of the parliamentary group, no more than 8 minutes. The time for discussions on issues outside the agenda may not exceed 60 minutes.)/ CNA