Tirana hosted the 42nd European Chapter Conference of the FBI National Academy Associates (FBINAA), bringing together more than 230 representatives from the FBI and law enforcement agencies from across Europe and other partner countries.
The event was addressed by the Minister of Internal Affairs, Mr. Ervin Demo, the Director General of the State Police, senior representatives of the Special Structure Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK), the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and the General Prosecution Office, high-ranking FBI officials, as well as the Chargé d’Affaires of the United States Embassy in Tirana, Ms. Nancy VanHorn.
As part of the conference, Ms. Lejdi Dervishi, National Coordinator for the Prevention and Countering of Violent Extremism and Director of the Coordination Center for Countering Violent Extremism (CVE Center), delivered a presentation entitled “Emerging Trends in Violent Extremism: The Nihilist Threat and Albania’s Experience in Countering Violent Extremism.”
During her presentation, Ms. Dervishi highlighted recent developments related to new forms of radicalization and evolving threats, while sharing Albania’s institutional experience in designing and implementing a comprehensive approach to the prevention and countering of violent extremism. Particular emphasis was placed on the importance of inter-institutional coordination, the engagement of central and local government institutions, community involvement, and the implementation of rehabilitation and reintegration programs, supported through sustained cooperation with strategic international partners.
The discussions highlighted that Albania’s coordinated and multi-stakeholder approach has contributed to the consolidation of a sustainable institutional model that is increasingly recognized and promoted as a good practice at the regional level, particularly in the areas of prevention, institutional coordination, and reintegration.
The conference also served as a platform for the exchange of experiences and the strengthening of international cooperation in addressing common security challenges, including terrorism, online extremism, organized crime, cybercrime, and the use of emerging technologies by criminal networks.
In an increasingly complex and interconnected security environment, international cooperation, inter-institutional coordination, and strong partnerships remain essential to strengthening security and enhancing the resilience of institutions and democratic societies.