"The subordination of the judge to the executive would mark the independence and the destruction of the rule of law!" - The chairman of the Independent Democratic Bloc replies to the accusation regarding criminal proceedings against the Minister of Agriculture Yesterday afternoon, in a long parliamentary session that had initially been expected to last no more than 60 minutes, the issue of lifting the immunity of the Minister of Agriculture, Mr. Agim Mero, was discussed. This issue, which is being followed with great interest not only by the deputies but also by public opinion and diplomatic circles, acquired even broader dimensions yesterday. In the deputies' discussions, in addition to legal and political arguments, the problem of the independence of the judiciary and its relations with the executive was also addressed. From the very beginning of the session, the chairman of the Independent Democratic Bloc objected to the way the issue was being presented, stressing that court decisions must be respected and that no one can exert pressure on judges. He declared that the subordination of the judge to the executive would mark the independence and the destruction of the rule of law. Other deputies also joined the debate, expressing different opinions on the procedure followed and the government's political responsibility. At one point in the session, documents and legal references concerning the request for criminal proceedings against the Minister of Agriculture were read aloud. Some deputies defended the idea that the law must apply equally to everyone, regardless of the office held by each person. Others raised doubts that this is a move with political motives behind it. In any case, most of the interventions focused on the fact that the judiciary must not become the target of attacks from the state. At the end of the discussion, the matter was left to be pursued according to the relevant procedures. Yesterday's session, according to many observers, marked one of the strongest parliamentary debates of recent times on the relations between the branches of power and the functioning of the rule of law. (Continues on page 2)

- Not taking part in the exams, a call for independence from the justice authorities The news comes from the Bar Associations, which announce that a large part of legal professionals and candidates for the bar have decided to boycott the exam planned by the Ministry of Justice. According to them, the criteria and the way this exam is organized do not provide sufficient guarantees of impartiality and professionalism. In statements made to the press, representatives of the lawyers stressed that the justice system cannot be reformed with administrative measures that undermine the independence of the profession. They are calling for clear standards and respect for legal procedures. The boycott, they say, is a form of protest against the way the ministry is acting. The first official reactions have not provided many details, but the issue is expected to be resolved through talks between the institutions and the representatives of the legal profession.

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