Constitutional Court Chair Fiona Papajorgji today received the Head of the Council of Europe Office in Tirana, Giulia Re, in a courtesy meeting at the court.

Re congratulated Papajorgji on taking office. She reaffirmed the Council of Europe’s support for continuing and implementing projects under Albania’s justice reform. The Council of Europe Office has launched an initiative to support the Constitutional Court. The project will establish a modern case management system and digitize the court’s archives. The Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA) finances the project on behalf of the Swedish Embassy in Tirana.

Papajorgji thanked the Council of Europe for its cooperation to date. She stressed the importance of continuing this partnership. She said the Council’s support has been and remains a valuable factor in strengthening institutional capacity.

Papajorgji also said the close partnership will further consolidate the rule of law. She added that it will help align constitutional case law with the best European standards.

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