Annex to the 2008 annual report on Phare, Turkey pre-accession, Cards and transition facility. Country sections and additional information. Commission staff working document.

Abstract

In 2008, Albania made some progress on democracy and the rule of law and continued to play a constructive role in terms of stability and good regional cooperation. The Albanian parliament adopted major constitutional amendments and important legislative acts on the organisation of the judiciary. However, much remains to be done to ensure the independence, transparency and efficiency of the judiciary. Improvements are needed to establish an independent, efficient and merit-based civil service.