Erion Veliaj
EU Reporter flags Veliaj detention as warning sign for Albania’s justice reform
The Irish-based media outlet focused on European political affairs, EU Reporter, has published a detailed analysis criticizing the prolonged pre-trial detention of Tirana’s suspended mayor, Erion Veliaj, and warning of...
Erion Veliaj demands end to “humiliating” metal cage detention, access to case files: raises concerns over procedural fairness
One day before the Special Anti-Corruption Court is expected to rule on a series of procedural complaints, Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj issued a forceful appeal in court demanding the removal...
Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu sends letter from prison congratulating Veliaj on court decision
From his prison cell in Silivri, Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has sent a letter to Erion Veliaj, congratulating the Tirana mayor on the Constitutional Court’s decision to reinstate his mandate....
Constitutional Court ruling on Erion Veliaj made public, triggers debate over SPAK case and mayor’s continued detention
The Constitutional Court has formally reinstated Erion Veliaj as Mayor of Tirana, overturning both the government’s decision to dismiss him and President Bajram Begaj’s decree calling early elections. The full...
Sali Berisha: Court ruling exposes cracks in Rama’s majority
Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha welcomed the Constitutional Court’s decision to reinstate Erion Veliaj, framing it as a political blow to Prime Minister Edi Rama and President Bajram Begaj. Berisha...
Constitutional Court overturns government decision, reinstates Erion Veliaj as Mayor of Tirana
Erion Veliaj has officially been reinstated as Mayor of Tirana following a ruling by Albania’s Constitutional Court, which overturned the government’s decision to remove him from office. Why is this...
Erion Veliaj appears in court for first time since arrest, calls dismissal a threat to democracy
Erion Veliaj appeared in public for the first time since his arrest on February 10 — this time in handcuffs. Escorted by heavy police presence, the former Tirana mayor was...
Erion Veliaj heads to Constitutional Court as Venice Commission warns against overreach
The Constitutional Court will hold a hearing tomorrow on the case of Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj, just days after the Venice Commission issued a critical opinion warning that removing elected...
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...
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...