{"id":82260,"date":"2026-01-12T18:38:42","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T17:38:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/euronews.al\/en\/?p=82260"},"modified":"2026-01-12T21:43:53","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T20:43:53","slug":"u-s-embassy-congratulates-the-new-head-of-the-constitutional-court-focus-on-the-rule-of-law-and-the-fight-against-drug-trafficking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/euronews.al\/en\/u-s-embassy-congratulates-the-new-head-of-the-constitutional-court-focus-on-the-rule-of-law-and-the-fight-against-drug-trafficking\/","title":{"rendered":"U.S. Embassy Congratulates the New Head of the Constitutional Court: Focus on the Rule of Law and the Fight Against Drug Trafficking"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The United States Embassy in Tirana has reacted following the appointment of the new Chair of the Constitutional Court, Fiona Papajorgji.<\/p>\n<p>In an official statement, Charg\u00e9 d\u2019Affaires Nancy VanHorn congratulated Papajorgji and emphasized the United States\u2019 continued support for rule-of-law institutions in Albania.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cToday, Charg\u00e9 d\u2019Affaires Nancy VanHorn congratulated the newly appointed Chair of the Constitutional Court, Fiona Papajorgji, and discussed how long-term U.S. support for rule-of-law institutions in Albania advances President Trump\u2019s priorities: dismantling drug trafficking networks and creating a level playing field for American businesses,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n<p>The U.S. Embassy also underlined the key role of the Constitutional Court in guaranteeing justice and ensuring the functioning of the rule of law.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Constitutional Court plays an important role in ensuring justice for the citizens of Albania, holding accountable those who violate the law, and preserving a fair and predictable legal system, so that American businesses can thrive,\u201d the statement further emphasized.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The United States Embassy in Tirana has reacted following the appointment of the new Chair of the Constitutional Court, Fiona Papajorgji. 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