The Constitutional Court has partially accepted the appeal of Democratic Party leader Sali Berisha and overturned the decision of the Criminal College of the Supreme Court, sending the case back for reconsideration. The ruling opens another round in the judicial clash, but does not close the debate over the security measure against the former prime minister.
What the Constitutional Court decided
According to the published ruling, the Constitutional Court annulled as incompatible with the Constitution the decision of the Criminal College of the Supreme Court dated April 22, 2025.
The case has been sent again to the Supreme Court, which will review it once more. The decision was taken by a majority vote.
What Berisha appealed
Berisha had sought the annulment of the decisions of the Special Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court, which he had challenged as being contrary to the Constitution.
At the center of the request was the security measure “obligation to appear,” for which the Constitutional Court held a closed-door hearing.
Not a full victory for Berisha
The Constitutional Court’s ruling does not automatically translate into the lifting of the security measure “obligation to appear.” This remains the key point even after any political interpretation that may be given to the case.
In essence, Berisha received only a partial acceptance of his appeal. The next word on this file will once again belong to the Supreme Court.
Why the ruling remains important
Although partial, the ruling calls into question the way the case was handled in the earlier levels of the judiciary. The return for reconsideration shows that not every decision of the higher levels passes without being subjected to constitutional scrutiny.
Beyond political readings, the legal essence remains this: the file is not closed and the process must be reviewed again by the Supreme Court.
The Constitutional Court’s ruling gives Berisha a limited procedural victory, but not a final resolution.
For now, the security measure does not appear to have been automatically overturned, while the case returns to where the latest clash began: the Supreme Court.