Rama asks Kurti: How do you plan to create the Prosecutor’s Office – are you looking for a capture, or does the power want to capture it?

A debate concerning the condition of the justice system in Kosovo recently took place on Kanal 10’s program, “Politiko,” featuring political commentator Fidan Rama and Prime Minister Albin Kurti. During the discussion, Rama directed scrutiny toward the Vetëvendosje Movement’s stance regarding the Prosecutor’s Office. He specifically sought clarification on the changes that would occur if a new individual were appointed to lead the institution.

Rama argued that the core challenge to the justice system was not limited to the tenure of any single official, but rather involved the structural guarantees necessary to ensure judicial independence. Questioning the assurances offered by the ruling party, Rama pressed Kurti on accountability. He stated that mere appointments do not guarantee impartiality, questioning what assurances could be provided that a newly elected prosecutor would not replicate the perceived patterns of the current leadership.

The commentator expressed concern over what he characterized as selective enforcement within certain cases, suggesting that actions appeared to serve underlying agendas rather than pure legal necessity. Rama concluded by emphasizing the critical need for an independent prosecutor, but simultaneously demanded concrete guarantees regarding the independence of the office itself, placing the onus of proof on the government’s commitment to systemic reform. The exchange highlighted ongoing political tensions regarding the autonomy and operational integrity of Kosovo’s prosecutorial body.

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