MD reacts to Behram: We paid 5m euros for Thaci's defence in The Hague

The justice ministry has reacted after PDK MP Artan Behrami's statement, who accused incumbent Justice Minister Albulen Haxhiu of rejecting the “Foundation's support for Hashim Thaci's Juridical Protection”, reports Periscope.

Now and several times, Hashim Thaci's Support Foundation for Jury Protection has applied to the Justice Ministry for the financing of President Thaci's defence, which faces the Special Court's Prosecutor with a Billion Budget! Albulen Haxhiu has rejected all requests”, he has gone.

In response, the ministry reports that more than 32m euros for protection against Thaci and others have been paid from the start of the process.

According to the MD, only for Thaci's protection have 5m euros been paid.

Total notification:

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The Justice Ministry announces public opinion that from the start of the trial process near The Hague Specialised Chambers until 24.07.2025, regular payments have been carried out in line with pre-defined agreements and obligations, in the function of supporting judicial protection.

From the start of the process in total, 32,944,287.77 (thirty-two million and nine hundred forty-four thousand two hundred eighty-seven euros seventy-seven cents).

Of this amount, for the protection of Mr. Hashim Thaci has been spent total: 5,353,301.02 (five million three hundred and fifty-three thousand three hundred and one euro and 2 cents).

The payments have been conducted fairly and transparently and will continue to be made in line with relevant legal provisions and agreements in force.

The justice ministry remains committed to ensuring a fair and balanced process through continued judicial support, in line with the principles of justice and human rights.

Behram: Haxhiu refuses requests from Hashim Thaci's “Support for Juridic Protection”