TIRANA, June 13 / ATA / – Secretary of State for Relations with Parliament in the Federal Ministry for Justice and Consumer Protection, Christian Lange, stated during a press conference that, ” justice reform will be the key decision on Albania’s European path.”
“Today I cannot give an answer regarding the federal government decision at the end of June.
“But what I can say is that accelerating reform in the justice system is one of the important steps that will have an impact on this decision and as you have already been informed this is a unanimous decision by the chiefs of the government.
“Certainly, other member states will also examine Albania’s justice system. The justice system is very important to us. It is of great importance. That is why I came here today,” Christian Lange said.
Just two weeks before the EU decision-making on the opening of the negotiations for Albania’s membership in the European family, Lange said that Germany will have its decision within the deadline.
“We will make our decision in time, that is, before the European Council meeting. The issue of developments in the field of justice will play an important role. The justice system is the key to economic development.
“A functional state is the basis for the functioning of economy and business. Without the rule of law there can be no attractiveness for investors, ” Christian Lange said.
The Senior German official said that Albanian politics should focus on the fight against corruption, as well as continue deepening reforms and avoiding conflicts. //a.i/
