Fatmir Xhafaj

Prime Minister Edi Rama and Lulzim Basha, leader of the opposition Democratic Party [PD], failed to find an agreement for judicial reform after three hours of negotiations on Monday evening.

Rama, who has led the Socialist Party since 2005, has expressed his intention to partially remove the 'one member, one vote' selection principle for party officials.

Commission chairman Fatmir Xhafaj said on Thursday that constitutional changes are needed to revamp the High Council of Justice, the body responsible for nominating judges and for prosecuting them in case of wrongdoing, and to empower the General Prosecutor's Office.