During his presentation, Rusi outlined the budgetary requirements for the judicial system for 2027, noting that the draft law “On 2027 Budget” allocates 37% less funding than what the High Judicial Council had requested.

He emphasized the urgent need to approve 199 additional staff positions across the entire judicial system, along with the corresponding funding for personnel expenditures, providing the necessary justifications for this request. Furthermore, Rusi requested continued funding for the salaries of 90 full-time, fixed-term employees—hired during 2026—whose employment will extend for an additional two years.

Rusi emphasized the necessity of securing additional funding—beyond what is currently allocated in the draft budget—to cover expenses related to court security services, rental costs for two appeal’s courts, and the increased fees for postal and security services.

Additionally, Rusi highlighted the importance of increasing funds for capital investments, specifically for renovations and the procurement of security and computer equipment for courts at all three levels.

In conclusion, the Committee on Legal Affairs, Public Administration and Human Rights requested that the rapporteur MP Aulona Bylykbashi, in coordination with representatives from the High Judicial Council and the Ministry of Finance, hold discussions to identify the HJC’s priority funding requirements—to be incorporated into the draft law “On 2027 Budget.” /j.p/p.s./

The High Judicial Council held today the routine plenary meeting to deal with items provided for in the agenda.

The press office of the High Judicial Council reported that, “The High Judicial Council announced the end of the mandate and the end of the tenure of the member of the High Judicial Council Naureda Llagami and her replacement with the youngest member, Violanda Theodhori, elected by the Assembly of Albania as a representative of civil society.”

“Given that Llagami held the function of the chairwoman of the High Judicial Council, with the end of her mandate, the Council, in accordance with the legal and by-law provisions in force, decided on the election of Ilir Rusi, Chairman of the High Judicial Council”, reads the announcement.

Also, during this meeting, the Council decided to elect with a majority of votes Yllka Rupa, in the position of deputy chairperson of the High Judicial Council. /a.f/r.e/p.s./