Support Package Approved for Families of Fallen and Wounded Officers in the Line of Duty

During Wednesday’s Council of Ministers meeting, Interior Minister Besfort Lamallari and Defense Minister Ermal Nufi announced several important decisions.

Lamallari highlighted that one key decision involves the approval of a comprehensive support package for the families of State Police employees who lose their lives or are injured while on duty.

He said the government cabinet recognized the need to clearly define the measures, procedures, and rules for the economic and financial treatment of these categories.

The package provides immediate assistance up to the value of 10 gross monthly salaries for a deceased officer, along with an additional family pension.

Children of fallen officers will also receive full educational scholarships for both pre-university and university systems.

Lamallari added that the decision also addresses the housing issue by granting free housing to family members, spouses, and minors.

These dwellings will be provided by the National Housing Entity, from projects overseen by the Investment Corporation, or from real estate seized from organized crime activities.

Another relief for family members will be priority employment.

The minister also announced another decision regarding joint border crossing points with North Macedonia.

This project aims to carry out joint activities between border authorities to significantly ease the movement of passengers, vehicles, and trucks.

“We see it as a way to increase tourism quality and strengthen the economy,” Lamallari said, explaining that the testing phase before parliamentary ratification will be used to simplify the practical crossing of citizens and goods.

For his part, Minister Nufi confirmed that the commitment to send Albanian staff officers to Gaza will be approved next week.

Referring to an assessment of the situation there, he assured that Albania will be part of these forces. As for the NATO Summit, Nufi clarified that the decision to hold it is made by the leaders of member countries, and that organizing such an event in Albania could potentially take place in 2027, but the details have not yet been determined.