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Judges Accuse Rama of Undermining Court Over Balluku's Suspension

12/10/2025

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The Judges Association accuses Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama of pressuring the Constitutional Court over Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku’s suspension, tied to public-procurement interference charges by the Special Prosecution Against Corruption.
Belinda Balluku says the charges are baseless.
Rama criticized the suspension as absurd and dangerous.
The Judges Association says his statements undermine judicial authority.
The case adds to scrutiny of Rama's influence ahead of the December 12 ruling.

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The Judges Association accuses Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama of pressuring the Constitutional Court over Deputy Prime Minister Belinda Balluku’s suspension, tied to public-procurement interference charges by the Special Prosecution Against Corruption.
Belinda Balluku says the charges are baseless.
Rama criticized the suspension as absurd and dangerous.
The Judges Association says his statements undermine judicial authority.
The case adds to scrutiny of Rama's influence ahead of the December 12 ruling.