Venice Commission
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...
Constitutional Court to weigh Rama’s challenge to Deputy PM suspension amid separation of powers debate
On Thursday, Albania’s Constitutional Court will decide whether to fully review Prime Minister Edi Rama’s appeal challenging the Special Anti-Corruption Court’s decision to suspend Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku. A...
Rama–Berisha clash over Balluku suspension: Accusations, legal interpretations, and institutional tensions
Prime Minister Edi Rama and opposition leader Sali Berisha clashed on Monday over the ongoing legal debate surrounding the suspension of Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku by the Special Anti-Corruption...
Rama warns of dangerous precedent as Constitutional Court weighs Balluku suspension
Albania’s Constitutional Court is set to decide Tuesday whether it will conduct a full review of Prime Minister Edi Rama’s request to interpret the legality of the Special Court’s decision...
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...
Albania marks 30 years of partnership with the Council of Europe and the Venice Commission
Albania celebrated 30 years of partnership with the Council of Europe and the Venice Commission in a conference attended by senior officials, including the honorary president of the Venice Commission,...
Berisha rejects cooperation with Rama on justice reform
Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha has ruled out any cooperation with Prime Minister Edi Rama on justice reform, insisting that his party will not support any measures concerning the justice...
Albanian High Court initiates application process for Constitutional Court vacancy
The High Court of Albania announced today the start of the application process for a vacancy on the Constitutional Court. The move is based on the court’s interpretation that the...
Venice Commission opinion sparks renewed political debate over Socialist MP’s mandate
The Venice Commission on Tuesday released its opinion regarding questions posed by the Albanian Speaker of Parliament about the constitutional principles in contention over MP Olta Xhaçka’s mandate. The query...
Chair of Albania’s Constitutional Court to seek Venice Commission opinion on judges’ term limits
The Chair of Albania’s Constitutional Court, Holta Zaçaj, has announced her decision to seek an amicus curiae opinion from the Venice Commission regarding the interpretation of constitutional term limits for...