The hierarchy of Albanian legal acts: what Article 116 says
Updated on 3 November 2026
Article 116 of the Constitution lists the normative acts in force across the whole territory of Albania: (a) the Constitution, (b) ratified international agreements, (c) laws, (ç) normative acts of the Council of Ministers.
Normative acts of ministers and of the governing bodies of other central institutions apply across the territory, within their sphere of jurisdiction. Acts of local government bodies apply only within those bodies' territorial jurisdiction.
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This guide is for information and is not legal advice. Only the text published in the Official Journal is legally binding. Check whether the acts cited have been amended.