Blerim Isufaj dismissed as Chief Prosecutor of Kosovo's Special Prosecution

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The Kosovo Prosecutorial Council (KPK) has dismissed Blerim Isufaj from his position as Chief Prosecutor of the Special Prosecution. The decision, passed with six votes in favor and one against, was based on findings of mismanagement, incompetence, failure to fulfill legal duties, and failure to meet required performance standards. The KPK stated that the decision was based on professional and institutional circumstances rather than political considerations.

Dren Paca has been appointed as the acting Chief Prosecutor until the position is permanently filled. Following the dismissal, Isufaj will continue to serve as a prosecutor within the Special Prosecution.

The move has sparked significant political debate in Kosovo. Opposition figures, including Ramuš Haradinaj and Lutfi Haziri, characterized the dismissal as political revenge and an attack on judicial independence. Avdullah Hoti also suggested the dismissal was an attempt by Prime Minister Albin Kurti to exert control over the justice system.

Separately, the Special Prosecution has announced the suspension of investigations against former Infrastructure Minister Liburn Aliu regarding allegations of misusing his official position to waive water tax debts for packaging companies.

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Albin Kurti · Blerim Isufaj · Daut Haradinaj · Dren Paca · Kosovo · Kosovo Prosecutorial Council · Ministry of Finance · Ministry of Internal Affairs · National Security Agency · North Macedonia · Public Prosecution Office · Ramush Haradinaj

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[● 2 SOURCES] Daut Haradinaj criticized the dismissal as an attempt by Prime Minister Albin Kurti to exert autocratic control over the institution. almakos.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The Prosecutor's Office rejected a criminal complaint filed by Pristina municipality officials regarding alleged budget blocking.
[● 3 SOURCES] The decision to dismiss Isufaj was passed with six votes in favor and one against. almakos.com · lajmpress.org
[● 6 SOURCES] The dismissal was based on findings of mismanagement, incompetence, failure to fulfill legal duties, and failure to meet performance standards. www.mesazhi.com · www.albinfo.ch · almakos.com · n1info.rs · infokosova.net · +1 more
[● 2 SOURCES] The Ministry of Finance stated that the Pristina municipality submitted its 2025 budget several months past the legal deadline.
[● 8 SOURCES] The Kosovo Prosecutorial Council dismissed Blerim Isufaj from his position as Chief Prosecutor of the Special Prosecution. www.mesazhi.com · www.albinfo.ch · almakos.com · n1info.rs · infokosova.net · +1 more
[● 4 SOURCES] Dren Paca has been appointed as the acting Chief Prosecutor of the Special Prosecution. almakos.com · n1info.rs · www.albinfo.ch · infokosova.net
[○ 1 SOURCE] Ramuš Haradinaj characterized the dismissal of Blerim Isufaj as political revenge. n1info.rs
[● 2 SOURCES] Lutfi Haziri described Isufaj as the greatest fighter against corruption. www.epokaere.com · gazeta10.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The Special Prosecution has suspended investigations against former minister Liburn Aliu regarding water tax debt write-offs. kosovapost.net · lajmi.net
[○ 1 SOURCE] Avdullah Hoti claimed the dismissal was an attempt by Prime Minister Albin Kurti to exert control over justice. infosot.com