an hour agoKDI for TI report: Kurt's refusal to appear as a witness to the Prosecutor influences perception of corruption
Periskopi(6 months ago)
(6 months ago)Transparency International has published the Corruption Perception Index for 2025, which measures the perception of corruption in 182 countries around the world. In this report, it is also known that Kosovo has scored 43 points and is ranked 76th, registering a drop of a point compared to the year [...]
Also highlighted by KDI's analysis, there have been investigations and accusations against senior government officials during the following year. At this point, the case, known as the state <x0). ”
In this regard, it is also stressed that incumbent Prime Minister Albin Kurti has been called as a witness in the case, however, the same one has repeatedly refused to appear before the Special Prosecutor.
“” Refusing co-operation with prosecution bodies from higher executive levels undermines confidence in justice independence and severely undermines the culture of public accountability, directly influencing corruption perception”, it says, among other things.
In contrast, the report also notes that the fall in Index represents stagnation in the fight against corruption and is directly linked to the parliamentary crisis following the February 9, 2025 elections.
