Constitutional Court
Constitutional Court to review Erion Veliaj’s appeals on dismissal and Tirana election decree
The Constitutional Court will hold a public session on Friday, October 31, to review two appeals filed by Erion Veliaj, the jailed mayor of Tirana. Why is this important: Veliaj...
Democrats file motion to impeach President Begaj, citing seven constitutional violations
The Democratic Party has submitted to Parliament a formal request to impeach President Bajram Begaj, accusing him of seven constitutional breaches ranging from abuse of powers to conflicts of interest....
Constitutional Court suspends President Begaj’s decree on Tirana elections
The Constitutional Court has suspended the implementation of President Bajram Begaj’s decree setting November 9 as the date for the Tirana mayoral by-election, following a complaint filed by suspended mayor...
Erion Braçe on Veliaj case: Only the Constitutional Court’s decision should be respected
Socialist MP Erion Braçe, one of the most respected voices within the ruling majority and known for openly denouncing even his own party’s mistakes, criticized the procedures that led to...
Erion Veliaj appeals President’s decree on Tirana elections to Constitutional Court
Former Tirana mayor Erion Veliaj has filed a new appeal with the Constitutional Court, seeking to annul the decree of the President of the Republic that set the date for...
Partial local elections set for November 9 in six municipalities
On November 9, voters in six municipalities — Tirana, Vlorë, Berat, Mat, Tepelenë, and Cërrik — will head to the polls to elect new mayors. The decree was issued by...
Kosovo’s Constitutional Court blocks Albin Kurti, rules parliament not constituted
The Constitutional Court of Kosovo ruled Tuesday that the inaugural session of parliament, opened on April 15, remains incomplete. It ordered the process concluded within 12 days, citing the absence...
Erion Veliaj appeals dismissal to Constitutional Court, election date for Tirana put on hold
Former Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj has filed an appeal with the Constitutional Court challenging the September 25 decision of the Council of Ministers that dismissed him from office. Why is...
Socialists and Democrats vote to dismiss Erion Veliaj as Mayor of Tirana
The Tirana Municipal Council voted to dismiss Mayor Erion Veliaj from office, with both the Socialist Party (SP) and the Democratic Party (DP) aligning on the decision. Veliaj has been...
Judicial appointments council proposes three candidates for the Constitutional Court
The Judicial Appointments Council (KED) has submitted to the High Court the three highest-ranked candidates to replace Holta Zaçaj in the Constitutional Court. Why is this important: The High Court...