Albania’s Constitutional Court has ruled that the government’s one-year ban on TikTok was a violation of freedom of expression and the press, though it did not infringe on economic freedom. Prime Minister Edi Rama originally implemented the ban in late 2024 following the tragic stabbing of a teenager, citing a survey where 90 percent of parents supported closing the platform. Despite the government lifting the ban in February 2026, the court proceeded with the case to establish a legal precedent for public interest and future legislation. Media organizations and journalists welcomed the ruling as a significant victory for information pluralism and democratic standards in Albania.
Date: March 11, 2026. Source: balkaninsight.com