The Kosovo Prosecutorial Council (KPK) and the Office of the Chief State Prosecutor have reacted to Prime Minister Albin Kurti’s statements, emphasizing that law enforcement is an obligation not only for the prosecutorial system but also for the Prime Minister, the government, and all other institutions and citizens of the country.

“The implementation of the law cannot be misinterpreted according to the Prime Minister’s preferences, interests, or daily needs, through statements that contradict the fundamental principles of the rule of law in the Republic of Kosovo,” the statement reads.

The KPK and the Chief Prosecutor’s Office further stated that Kurti’s continuous public remarks seriously undermine the functioning of democratic institutions and aim to weaken the efforts of the State Prosecutor in strengthening the rule of law in Kosovo.

“Regardless of the Prime Minister’s attempts to degrade constitutional bodies, the KPK and the Chief State Prosecutor strongly encourage and support the Special Prosecution in fulfilling its legal responsibilities, including investigating, prosecuting, and clarifying all criminal cases under its jurisdiction, with the goal of strengthening accountability and respect for the law in our country,” the statement concludes.

The Special Prosecution of Kosovo confirmed that Prime Minister Albin Kurti failed to appear to give his testimony, despite being legally obligated by a court order.

Kurti responded by saying that if his testimony was truly important, the prosecution should have come to him instead.

“This prosecution is more focused on fighting the government than on fighting crime and corruption,” Kurti stated on Tuesday in Gjilan.

According to a Basic Court order, Kurti was supposed to appear on March 4 at the Special Prosecution Office to provide testimony in a case related to state reserves. However, instead of complying, he chose to attend an event organized by the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology, reports KosovaPress.