When it comes to the presence of corruption, Kosovo is no exception, said Minister Hoxha, and added that corruption undermines citizens, institutions, and the state.

 “This is a negative phenomenon that is undermining citizens, institutions and the state itself. Corruption is a phenomenon that can be combated, but this fight will only be successful if institutions work jointly to implement the cause “zero tolerance” against this phenomenon. No one should hide behind the impossible, behind the obstacles or bureaucracies to crackdown on corruption”, said Minister Hoxha. 

I believe that all of us should play our part as citizens of this country, as citizens of the youngest state in Europe who seek European integration, said the Minister.

“The Prosecution and the Judiciary should play an active role in this fight and punish those who are undermining the future of our country. It is time for all of us, the legislative, the executive, and the judicial systems to win this fight, while always respecting the independence and the competencies of one another”, said Minister Dhurata Hoxha.

“We, as a society and state, are combating corruption, but now is the time to increase our efforts in this fight. We should not be satisfied with laws only, we should not be satisfied with rhetoric in combating corruption either. Instead, we should work very hard and provide our citizens with practical results, thus conveying the message that the corrupt have no place in institutions; they have no place in society, and the same should be punished as provided by law”, pointed out Minister Hoxha.

The problem of corruption is not a problem that cannot be addressed, nor an impossible fight. However, we all need to do more in this fight, including institutions, citizens, civil society, and also the media.

 “I firmly believe that one of the most effective ways in combating corruption is by increasing transparency. To this end, I would like to take this opportunity to ask for the assistance of civil society and the media. Civil society and the media should be more active in monitoring institutions and their progress in this fight but also in putting pressure on them by disclosing within the legal limits information about corruption. As citizens of the Republic of Kosovo, let’s point the finger at the corrupt people”, noted Minister Hoxha.

“I am aware”, said Minister Hoxha at the end of her speech, “that we have a lot of work to do in order to win the fight against corruption” and expressed her commitment in playing an active role and helping this fight through the use of mechanisms available to her as Minister of Justice.