Covering the period from July 2025 to early January 2026, the reports examine developments across key areas of the Strategy, including electoral integrity and political finance transparency, media resilience and public awareness, national security and cybersecurity, as well as the protection of the economy and strategic sectors from external influence.
The monitoring was undertaken to provide an evidence-based baseline on the first six months of implementation of the Strategy, at a time when Albania is developing its institutional and regulatory response to increasingly complex forms of foreign interference. By assessing both institutional preparedness and initial actions, the reports aim to identify gaps, clarify priorities and support a more coordinated and effective implementation process in the coming years.
The findings show that implementation remains at an early stage, with most measures still in initial phases of planning or not yet initiated. Progress to date has been mainly linked to preparatory steps, institutional coordination efforts and activities building on existing frameworks, rather than the full operationalisation of the measures foreseen in the Strategy.
A key issue identified in the monitoring is the absence of core implementation mechanisms. The Action Plan for the Strategy has not yet been adopted, and the dedicated coordinating structure foreseen to lead institutional responses has not been established. These gaps have contributed to delays, fragmented approaches across institutions and differing interpretations regarding institutional roles and responsibilities.
The reports also highlight that a significant number of measures require the development of new legal and regulatory frameworks, as well as stronger interinstitutional coordination. This is particularly relevant in areas such as transparency of political financing, regulation of online political advertising, protection of critical infrastructure, and oversight of foreign investments in strategic sectors.
At the same time, initial steps have been observed in areas such as cybersecurity, international cooperation and public awareness initiatives, including media literacy. However, these efforts remain fragmented and require further consolidation within a coherent institutional framework.
The reports are intended to support public institutions, policymakers, civil society organisations, media actors and international partners engaged in governance, security and democratic resilience, by providing a clear and structured assessment of current progress and outstanding challenges. They also aim to contribute to ongoing policy discussions on strengthening Albania’s capacity to prevent and respond to foreign interference and disinformation.
The reports have been prepared with the support of the FCDO through the British Embassy in Tirana, as part of the project “Strengthening Albania’s Information Environment: Countering Disinformation and Enhancing Institutional Resilience”.
Both reports are available in Albanian and English:
Monitoring Report on Electoral Integrity, Media Resilience and Public Awareness: English and Albanian
Monitoring Report on National Security, Economy and Strategic Sectors: English and Albanian