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The High Prosecutorial Council will hold one of the most important meetings of the year this Thursday, December 11, 2025, to elect the new head of the Special Prosecution Office against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK).
The process begins at 09:00, with the interviewing of four candidates competing for the highest position in the special structure.
Meanwhile, US representatives have arrived at the meeting and will monitor the process.
In alphabetical order, Adnan Xholi, Doloreza Musabelliu, Elvin Gokaj and Klodian Braho (read more about the four candidates) will appear before the members of the KLP. Each of them will have the opportunity to present the vision and platform of the leadership of SPAK, and then they will answer questions from the members of the Council, as provided for by official procedures.
After the interviews are completed, the KLP will proceed to a vote to select the new SPAK leader, who is elected by a majority vote of the members present. At least seven members of the Council must be present for the meeting to proceed.
Altin Dumani's successor, takes office on December 19
The name that will replace the current leader, Altin Duman, is expected to be announced within today. However, the official assumption of office will take place on December 19, 2025, the date on which the ceremony of handing over powers will also take place through a public appearance for the media.
The new head of SPAK will have the authority to appoint the heads of the two main sections: Corruption and Organized Crime and Terrorism. Currently, the head of the Corruption section is Klodian Braho, while the head of the Organized Crime section and deputy head of SPAK is Adnan Xholi. The new head will also select the coordinator of foreign relations, a position currently held by prosecutor Dorina Bejko.
International expectations
Today's development has also received special attention from international partners. The European Union Ambassador to Tirana, Silvio Gonzato, during a meeting with members of the High Judicial Council and the High Prosecutorial Council, stressed the importance of the process and the need for maximum integrity.
He expressed confidence that the KLP will show high accountability and ensure that SPAK is led by an independent, professional person committed to the standards required by the EU.
The British Embassy also reacted through an official statement on social media, calling the election of the head of SPAK “an important step in strengthening the rule of law and the fight against corruption.” The British Embassy emphasized that the process should be “free, fair and transparent,” while adding that it expects to cooperate with any of the contenders who will take the position.
There have also been reactions on the political scene. The leader of the Democratic Party, Sali Berisha, who on December 1st appeared before SPAK in application of the “compulsory appearance” measure in the “Partizani” case, commented on the process of selecting the new leader. Asked by journalists whether he would recognize the leader who will be elected this month, Berisha said that he hopes that he “will not be caught in a crime,” adding that he respects every institution that enforces the law.
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