The High Stakes of Albania's Judicial Vetting Process

In June 2014, Albania took a major leap toward European Union (EU) membership by securing EU candidate status. But this milestone came with a heavy catch: the overhaul of its judicial system. Central to this reform was the vetting process—the re-evaluation of judges and prosecutors—seen as crucial for Albania's EU accession. With the first stage of assessments now completed by the December 2024 deadline, 805 judicial officials have been scrutinized. This blog delves into the vetting process, the results so far, and what they mean for Albania's EU integration journey.

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