The European Union has expressed concern over the possible vote in the Kosovo Assembly of Changes in the Law for Specialised Chambers, praising that they could violate Kosovo’s international obligations and fundamental principles of rule of law.

The European Union office in Kosovo has reacted to the possibility that Kosovo’s Assembly will vote tomorrow on the law changing and meets the Law for Specialised Chambers.

In the published response, the EU stresses that the proposed changes raise serious concerns, especially as regards judicial independence, protection of victims and witnesses, continuation of procedural rights and effective accountability.

In addition to these issues, the EU has raised concerns even regarding the constitutionality of the proposed changes.

Since the return of the law to the Kosovo Assembly for review, we have been actively engaged to convey our concerns and expectations to the Kosovo authorities, the EU response said.

The European Union stresses that prior to any possible adoption of the law preliminary consultations should be held, in line with Kosovo’s international obligations.

The EU’s reaction comes on the eve of possible voting in the Assembly, at a time when amendments to the Specialised Chambers Law have sparked objections and discussions concerning their compliance with international obligations and the functioning of the Special Court.

The EU has not provided support for the adoption of these changes, but has demanded that Kosovo authorities take into account its concerns and hold necessary consultations before proceeding with the adoption of the law. /Telegraphy.