Albanian parliament passes judiciary reform key to EU accession

The Albanian Parliament adopted on 21 July 2016 a judicial reform package, seen as a pre-condition for accession negotiations with the European Union.

The reform package aimed to fight organised crime and corruption. The EU welcomed its adoption and argued this would offer citizens an 'accountable, independent and transparent' judiciary system.

EurActiv, 19.07.16: EU gives Albania ultimatum over judicial reform https://www.euractiv.com/section/enlargement/news/eu-gives-albania-ultimatum-over-judicial-reform/

EU: EEAS: Statement, 22.07.16: Statement by High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini and Commissioner Johannes Hahn on the adoption of judicial reform in Albania http://eeas.europa.eu/statements-eeas/2016/160722_01_en.htm

The New York Times, 21.07.16: Albania Passes Judicial Reform, Key in EU Integration Steps http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2016/07/21/world/europe/ap-eu-albania-judicial-reform.html?_r=0

Balkan Insight, 22.07.16: Albania MPs Finally Adopt Judicial Reform http://www.balkaninsight.com/en/article/albanian-parliament-passes-with-unanimity-the-judicial-reform-07-22-2016

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