The Supreme Court will be led by Ilir Panda, who received the full support of the panel of judges in the vote held at the General Meeting. According to the official announcement, his candidacy was approved with 14 votes in favor and no votes against.
The decision was made by the judges themselves
Panda’s election took place at the General Meeting of the Judges of the Supreme Court, the forum that voted on the leadership of the institution.
The published result was unanimous among the votes cast: 14 in favor and none against.
The term begins on October 19, 2026
According to the announced decision, Ilir Panda will officially assume the position of chair on October 19, 2026.
From that date, he will exercise the leadership function of the Supreme Court.
A unanimous vote at the helm of a key institution
Support with no votes against places Panda at the head of one of the most important institutions in the justice system.
The official announcement gives no further details about the process beyond the voting result and the date he will assume office.
The election of the Supreme Court chair comes through an internal decision-making process by the judges of this institution themselves.
Upon taking office on October 19, Ilir Panda will formally assume leadership of the Supreme Court.