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Pristina, Kosovo, 24-25 October 2024: Second Annual Conference of the Balkan Constitutional Courts Forum

24/10/2024 - 25/10/2024

Mr Martin Kuijer, Vice-President of the Venice Commission, participated in the Second Annual Conference of the Balkan Constitutional Courts Forum which took place in Pristina, Kosovo, on 24-25 October 2024, alongside the celebration of the 15th anniversary of the Constitutional Court of Kosovo. The event focused on the theme “Evolutions in Contemporary Constitutional Justice: The Example of the Balkan Region”.

Mr. Martin Kuijer delivered a presentation titled “Constitutional Courts as Guardians of Democratic Values and Principles: A Perspective from Venice”, where he discussed the pivotal role of constitutional courts in upholding democratic standards and the rule of law.

The Balkan Constitutional Courts Forum, founded on 27 October 2023, brings together the Constitutional Courts of Kosovo, Albania, Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Montenegro, and Türkiye. The Forum aims to foster regional cooperation and uphold shared values, including democracy, the rule of law, and the protection of human rights across the Balkans.


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