ARTE Europe Weekly

Albania: Is the EU Flirting with a Narco-State? (3x45)

Air date: Nov 13, 2025

Europe is facing a surge in cocaine, and the white trail leads straight to Albania. Over the past decade, Albania’s mafia has tightened its grip on power. New investigations by Blast and Follow the Money suggest the mafia may have even infiltrated the government. Despite this, the EU is pressing ahead with accession talks. This week on ARTE Europe Weekly, we find out: Is Brussels turning a blind eye just to keep its Mediterranean partner on side?