With the support of the EU4Justice project and in close cooperation with the International Monitoring Operation (IMO), a training workshop was held on 21 January 2026 at the premises of the High Judicial Council, with the participation of the High Prosecutorial Council and the High Judicial Council members and legal advisors. The activity aimed to strengthen institutional capacities and promote a common understanding of asset and background assessment standards, in line with the methodologies applied by the Vetting bodies in Albania.

The training, delivered by IMO International Observers, addressed key methodological aspects of asset and background assessment, including the preparation of assessment files, financial analysis, verification of income sources, identification of hidden assets, and the scope of administrative investigations. Case-based discussions covered complex income scenarios and examined decision-making practices developed by the vetting bodies, with reference to relevant jurisprudence of the European Court of Human Rights.

The joint organisation of the training reflected the complementary roles of EU4Justice and the IMO in supporting justice reform, combining EU-funded capacity building with international monitoring expertise. Through this joint activity, the EU4Justice project and the IMO contributed to strengthening consistent assessment practices, supporting integrity and public trust in the justice system.