TIRANA, March 3 /ATA/ The 17th meeting of the “Justice, Freedom, and Security” subcommittee was held in Brussels, one of the most important forums for institutional dialogue between Albania and the European Union within the framework of the accession process.
The meeting was chaired by the Deputy Minister of Justice and negotiator for Chapter 23, Tedi Dobi.
The Albanian delegation included representatives from key institutions.
The Albanian delegation included representatives from key institutions of the justice system and independent institutions, such as: the Constitutional Court, the High Court, the Special Structure Against Corruption and Organized Crime, the National Bureau of Investigation, the High Judicial Council, the High Prosecutorial Council, the High Inspector of Justice, the General Prosecutor’s Office, and the Ombudsman.
Additionally, representatives from institutions responsible for media and information, including the Audiovisual Media Authority (AMA) and the Agency for Media and Information (MIA), were in attendance.
Also in attendance were institutions overseeing property matters, such as the State Cadastre Agency, along with other public administration bodies.
During the meeting, updates were provided on the progress made in meeting intermediate benchmarks, with a particular focus on the consolidation of judicial reform, the effective operation of the judiciary, the reinforcement of anti-corruption mechanisms, and the advancement of tangible results in combating organized crime and drug trafficking.
Particular attention was given to the protection of fundamental human rights, the safeguarding of the independence and integrity of judicial institutions, and the enhancement of policies in the areas of migration, asylum, and border management, in accordance with the EU acquis standards and the requirements of the Schengen action plan.
The 17th meeting of the Subcommittee confirmed Albania’s ongoing institutional commitment to advancing essential reforms and meeting the obligations stemming from the negotiation process, while further strengthening its strategic partnership with European institutions.
The Subcommittee serves as a platform for assessing and reporting on the progress made in Chapters 23 (Judiciary and Fundamental Rights) and 24 (Justice, Freedom, and Security), addressing in detail the structural reforms, the strengthening of the rule of law, and the fulfillment of European standards.
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