The European Union for Law Enforcement in Albania – Phase 2 (EU4LEA 2) is a four-year co-funded action financed by the European Commission and co-financed by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). The action is implemented under a Contribution Agreement in indirect management under the leadership of the Italian Ministry of Interior (Central Directorate of Criminal Police), in partnership with GIZ and Civipol.
EU4LEA 2 builds upon the achievements of EU4LEA Phase I and previous EU-supported rule of law initiatives in Albania.
The action supports Albania’s key law enforcement and judicial institutions in their efforts to align with EU standards and strengthen the fight against serious and organised crime, high-level corruption and financial crime.
EU4LEA 4th Steering Committee Meeting with key stakeholders of law enforcement in Albania.
The 4th Stakeholders’ Committee Meeting of the EU4LEA project, convened on October 24, 2024, showcased substantial advancements and garnered strong praise from Albania’s top law enforcement and judicial leaders. The event brought together all relevant key stakeholders, including representatives from the European Union Delegation as the contracting authority, primary and secondary project beneficiaries, EU projects…
EU4LEA delivers advanced Crime Scene Investigation training led by Italian forensic experts
As part of its mission to bolster Albania’s law enforcement capabilities, the EU4LEA project delivered a specialized training program on modern crime scene investigation (CSI) techniques from October 7-11, 2024. The training was aimed at improving the skills of CSI specialists from Tirana and district laboratories, ultimately enhancing the effectiveness of crime scene investigations across…
EU4LEA Project strengthens Albania's capacity to combat Environmental Crimes
As part of its commitment to enhancing law enforcement in Albania, the EU4LEA project has continued its support to key beneficiaries as the Albanian State Police, SPAK and General Prosecutors Office, in addressing environmental crimes. A key milestone in this effort was reached with a focused initiative to provide practical tools and strategies aimed at…
EU4LEA's Dynamic Surveillance Training: Certificate Award Ceremony
On June 27, 2024, a special ceremony was held to celebrate the successful completion of the “Dynamic Surveillance in Urban Areas” course. This event marked the conclusion of an intensive two-week training program that was delivered to several groups over the course of nearly a year, focused on advanced surveillance techniques such as tailing, drone…
Enhancing Skills to Counter Violent Extremism
We are excited to announce that the EU4LEA project organised a comprehensive training course on “Prevention and Countering Violent Extremism Leading to Terrorism,” which took place from June 18th to 21st, 2024 with the fruitfull coordination of the CVE Center in Albania. This training was specifically designed for the patrols of the Albanian State Police,…
EU4LEA co-organized along with the Ministry of Intern the Donors Meeting to boost Home Affairs Reforms.
The Ministry of Interior hosted a high-level consultation meeting with international donors, organized under the EU4LEA project. This event underscored Albania’s commitment to implementing comprehensive reforms in home affairs as part of its ongoing journey towards EU membership. The Ministry’s policy mandate covers crucial areas such as combating organized crime, corruption, human trafficking, terrorism, and…
