20 The effects of property laws on the process of restitution and compensation in post-communist Albania, under the framework of transitional justice. 3.5 Corruption is also a major problem caused in the property processes, but there is an interrelation between them. This implies that corruption has affected the property issue74 and properties have significantly increased the incidence of illegal practices as well as increased corruption.75 The fight against corruption is one of the five recommendations that our country is advised to pursue with priority in the country’s European integration process. Regarding this problematic issue for the Albanian state, the charts below show how Albanians think about the impact of corruption on property and corruption. As can be seen, the majority is said to have a very large impact on both cases. A little 6% I don’t know 3% Chart 8 Somewhat 3% The chart reflects the responses of the respondents to the question whether the unresolved property issue has contributed to the further development of corruption. A great deal 88% Source: Survey developed on the effects of property laws on the return and compensation process in post-communist Albania, on the Albanian transition. 2019 Somewhat 1% A little 4% No 1% I don’t know 2% A great deal 92% Chart 9 The chart reflects the responses of the respondents to the question whether corruption and illegal practices have affected the unresolved and prolonged property issue. Source: Survey developed on the effects of property laws on the return and compensation process in post-communist Albania, on the Albanian transition. 2019 3.6 Political will and Albania’s European path. Many years have passed since the first laws focused on restitution and compensation were drafted, but today this issue remains as challenging for the state and society as it has been since day one. 74. This is due to cumbersome property registration procedures and poor enforcement of immovable property rights, which are also subject to corrupt practices (ICS 2016). https://www.ganintegrity.com/portal/country-profiles/albania/ 75. Cross-cutting strategy against corruption 2015-2020.March 2015