Kosovo’s Constitutional Court has struck down the Law on the Independent Media Commission (KPM), while approving the Law on the Kosovo Prosecutorial Council (KPK) for presidential decree, marking a major shift in the legal framework for media and justice governance.
The ruling comes after both laws were challenged by MPs from the Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK) and the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) during the last legislature.
In its decision, the Court found that five articles of the KPM law were incompatible with the Constitution, citing violations of core values and media independence. These include articles governing the appointment and dismissal of members, broadcast licensing, ownership regulation, and financial penalties.
“The Court unanimously ruled that multiple provisions of the KPM Law violate Article 141 on the Independent Media Commission and Article 7 on constitutional values,” the judgment stated.
“As such, the contested law is repealed in full.”
In contrast, the Court approved key articles of the amended KPK law, finding them not in conflict with constitutional provisions on the powers of the Kosovo Assembly or the structure of the Prosecutorial Council.
The law now moves to President Vjosa Osmani for formal proclamation.
Justice Minister Welcomes Ruling
Acting Minister of Justice Albulena Haxhiu hailed the Court’s validation of the KPK law as a major victory for judicial reform.
“After a long and challenging process, today’s decision marks a turning point,” she said.
“The Prosecutorial Council will no longer operate based on political, group, or clan interests.”
Haxhiu emphasized the law will usher in a new era of transparency, accountability, and integrity in Kosovo’s justice system, restoring public trust and strengthening the rule of law.
She did not comment on the annulled Media Commission law, which has raised concerns about media freedom and regulatory overreach.
