The EU ambassador, Silvio Gonzato, spoke from Shkodra about the justice reform and political pressures. The head of the EU delegation in Albania said that the justice reform is a reform that not only guarantees the independence of the justice system, but also ensures that the justice system is accountable to the citizens.

“I have faith in the Albanian justice system. I think we should just let it do its thing and see what it brings. See, the 2016 reform specifically aimed to ensure that the justice system is independent, self-governing and therefore resistant and resilient to political pressures. So I discussed these things with Mr. Dumani and he is confident, he is doing his job and I think he should stay calm and carry on. Is there political pressure? It’s not for me to say, but he didn’t seem to be worried about it,” said the EU ambassador.

Gonzato said that if Albania wants to integrate into the EU, then the country must fight corruption. He said that he has faith in the Albanian justice system.

“I think it is very important that the special institution that was created precisely to deal with cases of high-level corruption and organized crime is now bringing some results. I think it gives credibility to Albania’s determination to fight corruption, because corruption is harmful to society, it is harmful to the economy, so if Albania wants to join the European Union, the path to follow is clear,” he said.

Ambassador Gonzato made the statements during a meeting with law students at the University of Shkodra.