Betim Jahja nominated for European Consultative Council of Judges

North Macedonia's Minister of Justice, Jeton Shasivari, has nominated Dr. Betim Jahja to represent the country in the European Consultative Council of Judges (ECCJ). The ECCJ is an advisory body to the Council of Europe, headquartered in Strasbourg, France.

Dr. Jahja is a judge at the Court of Appeals in Skopje and holds a doctorate in criminal law. The nomination, proposed by the Association of Judges, aims to strengthen the nation's representation within European justice mechanisms and affirm the professional expertise of the local judiciary on a European level. Minister Shasivari stated that the move reflects an institutional commitment to European judicial standards and active participation in their development.