17th Meeting of the “Justice, Freedom and Security” Subcommittee Held in Brussels

The 17th meeting of the “Justice, Freedom, and Security” subcommittee took place in Brussels. This subcommittee is one of the most important forums for institutional dialogue between Albania and the European Union within the framework of the accession process.
Tedi Dobi, the Deputy Minister of Justice and negotiator for Chapter 23, chaired the meeting.
The Albanian delegation included representatives from key justice and independent institutions, such as the Constitutional Court, High Court, Special Structure Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK), National Bureau of Investigation (BKH), High Judicial Council, High Prosecutorial Council, High Inspector of Justice, General Prosecutor’s Office, and Ombudsman.
Institutions responsible for media and information, including the Audiovisual Media Authority (AMA) and the Media and Information Agency (MIA), also reported during the Brussels meeting.
The State Cadastre Agency and other institutions dealing with property issues, as well as other public administration bodies, participated in the discussions.
The latest developments regarding the fulfillment of interim benchmarks were presented during the meeting, with a particular emphasis on consolidating justice reform, ensuring the full and effective functioning of the judiciary, strengthening anti-corruption mechanisms, and increasing tangible results in the fight against organized crime and drug trafficking.
There was special attention given to protecting fundamental human rights, ensuring the independence and integrity of justice institutions, and improving policies in the fields of migration, asylum, and border management. These policies are in line with the standards of the EU acquis and the requirements of the Schengen framework.
The 17th Subcommittee meeting confirmed Albania’s consistent institutional commitment to advancing key reforms and fulfilling obligations arising from the negotiation process. This further strengthens the strategic partnership with European institutions.
Serving as a platform for evaluation and reporting, the Subcommittee addresses structural reforms, the strengthening of the rule of law, and the fulfillment of European standards in detail under Chapters 23 (Judiciary and Fundamental Rights) and 24 (Justice, Freedom and Security).