The Group for Legal and Political Studies stated that the phenomenon of corruption in Kosovo remains concerning.

This statement was made during a discussion panel on the topic "How have the courts dealt with corruption cases in 2024?".

It was emphasized that the level of corruption continues to be a significant concern for Kosovo.

Executive Director Arbëresha Loxha Stublla said that the judiciary continues to not take high-level corruption cases seriously, KosovaPress reports.

“We have found that corruption remains a phenomenon that is concerning for Kosovo, and the same is emphasized by many other international and local reports. The judiciary in Kosovo continues not to treat high-profile corruption cases with the seriousness they deserve, which results in public officials, especially high-ranking ones, being untouchable and not being adequately punished by Kosovo’s judicial system,” she said.

Loxha Stublla added that they found that high-profile corruption cases are being prolonged this year as well, with hearings, according to her, continuing to fail and be canceled, hindering the efficiency of the judiciary.

“This failure undermines the trust of the citizens of Kosovo in the justice system institutions,” she said.

Meanwhile, Nicola Scaramuzzo, from the European Union Office in Kosovo (TBC), emphasized the importance of involving civil society organizations in monitoring the rule of law.