During his official visit to Brussels, the Ombudsman, Endrit Shabani, in an interview with Euronews Albania, shared details about his reporting to EU institutions. The focus of the discussions was on critical human rights challenges in Albania: the property issue, the delay in court proceedings and the high number of detainees, with a particular emphasis on persons with disabilities and those with mental health problems.

Regarding the right to assembly and police actions, the Ombudsman stated:

"There is no protest that is not monitored by the institution. The protocols for the use of tear gas and force in assemblies are being investigated, and we have asked the police for clear protocols on who gives the order to use it."

He also informed that the Ombudsman's teams have immediately gone to the field to handle the property complaints of residents in Durrës and Rrjoll, issues that remain under active investigation.

In conclusion, the three essential objectives of his constitutional mandate were reiterated:

1. Shortening the response time to citizens.

2. Increasing the enforceability of the Ombudsman's recommendations.

3. Consolidating public trust in the institution.

Watch the full interview with journalist Ilir Kazaferi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGFTeJFWKAI