Today, the Assembly of Kosovo will hold an extraordinary session.
The Assembly has announced that the only item on the agenda is: “Parliamentary Debate on Scandals and Mismanagement in the Kosovo Energy Corporation.”
The head of the Parliamentary Group of the LDK, Arben Gashi, has also written about this extraordinary session.
“In the name of the 43 signed deputies, I have called for this extraordinary session, which will take place at 12:00. This request has been made to address the scandals in the Kosovo Energy Corporation (KEK), which have raised significant concerns for the public and institutions,” Gashi wrote.
Gazeta Express has obtained details about what this draft resolution contains, which calls for an investigation into the unauthorized interventions in the management and decision-making in KEK, regarding the awarding of tenders, energy trading, and employment processes.
Additionally, the Assembly with this draft resolution requests an investigation into the role and illegal influence of Dejona Mihali in the management and decision-making in KEK.
Below, you will find the text outlining what this resolution contains:
Sure! Here’s the translation:
- The Assembly of Kosovo requests that the competent authorities continue thorough and complete investigations into the scandals in KEK, including the mismanagement of contracts for coal and the lack of competition in public procurement. All identified violations should be pursued criminally.
- The Assembly requests that the Government of Kosovo and the KEK Board report on the energy sale and purchase contracts during the period 2021-2024, including favorable conditions for third parties and their impact on public finances. The Assembly obligates the relevant authorities to review these contracts to protect public interest and pursue any irregularities.
- The Assembly calls on the competent authorities to investigate the interventions of unauthorized persons in the management and decision-making in KEK, especially concerning the awarding of tenders, energy trading, and employment processes. Concrete measures should be taken to prevent illegal interventions and to ensure transparent and independent management in KEK.
- The Assembly requests a full investigation into the role of Dejona Mihali and any other person who has exerted illegal influence in the management of KEK and the recruitment processes, including illegal employment.
- The Assembly obliges the KEK Board and the responsible institutions for energy management to increase transparency in all procurement and energy trading processes, including the publication of contracts and detailed reporting on financial and operational performance.
- The Assembly recommends that the Government of Kosovo take measures to improve governance in KEK by appointing an independent and professional board, with the aim of ensuring efficient and accountable functioning of the enterprise.
- The Assembly requests that the Government of Kosovo and the KEK Board report every three months on the situation in KEK, including measures taken to improve management, procurement, and transparency in the enterprise.
This resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval by the Assembly of Kosovo.
