In the second episode of IDM’s podcast series, “The 3 R’s of EU Integration – Rule of Law, Resilience, and Reform,” Rabie Zika, Researcher at IDM Albania, and Nirvana Deliu, EU Policy Researcher, explore developments in Albania’s European integration process, the European Union’s new enlargement methodology, and the central role of the rule of law in the accession process.
The episode focuses in particular on the significance of Chapters 23 and 24, covering the judiciary and fundamental rights, as well as justice, freedom and security. The discussion also addresses justice reform, the challenges of implementing reforms, and the importance of delivering tangible results beyond the adoption of legislation.
As Ns. Deliu notes:
“It is very important not only to have good laws, not only to have good legislation, but, first of all, these laws should be implemented and have a positive impact on the life of citizens.”
The conversation builds on IDM’s Discussion Paper, “From Copenhagen to Luxembourg to the Western Balkans: Bridging the Rule of Law Gap,” which examines the evolution of the European Union’s approach to the rule of law and its implications for the Western Balkan countries.
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From Copenhagen to Luxembourg to the Western Balkans: Bridging the Rule of Law Gap
This podcast has been produced within the project “The 3 R’s of EU Integration – Rule of Law, Resilience, and Reform,” implemented by the Institute for Democracy and Mediation (IDM Albania). The project is supported by a grant from the Open Society Institute – Sofia Foundation (OSIS) with the support of Open Society Foundations (OSFs). Responsibility for the contents and views expressed in this podcast lies entirely with the Institute for Democracy and Mediation (IDM Albania) and cannot be construed as reflecting the official position of OSIS, OSFs, or any affiliated entities.
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