Albanian political and economic opposition by Jorida Tabaku

Democratic Party Deputy Jorida Tabaku has engaged in a series of critiques regarding Albania’s political and economic direction. In mid-September, Tabaku hosted representatives from the World Economic Forum’s Young Global Leaders at the Albanian Parliament to discuss European integration, foreign investment, and the impact of artificial intelligence. During this meeting, she argued that the current governing system prevents functional democracy and competitive capitalism by favoring a minority over merit-based opportunities.

By late September, Tabaku expanded her criticisms to include national security and the integrity of the economy. She characterized the current economic state as a “vicious circle” where growth is driven by taxes and administrative spending rather than production or exports. She further alleged that public funds are being diverted through concessions and public-private partnerships to benefit a small group, describing it as an “economy of the minority.” Additionally, Tabaku claimed that scandals involving the State Intelligence Service (SHISH) have compromised Albania’s relationship with NATO, noting that she has submitted 15 files to the Special Anti-Corruption Structure (SPAK) regarding government actions.