Kosovo’s enforcement system continues to demonstrate that it is one of the most consolidated pillars of the justice system, now also recognized as a positive model at the European level. In a recent strategic study prepared within the framework of the European Union project “Pravo-Justice”, the renowned international expert in civil and enforcement law, Mr. Massimiliano Blasone, highly assessed the functioning and effectiveness of Kosovo’s enforcement system. The study recognizes the success of the reforms undertaken over the years and the continuous institutional commitment to providing a fully transparent, professional, and efficient service for all citizens.
The comprehensive study, entitled “Assessment of the Effectiveness and Quality of the Enforcement System: A Comparative Analysis of European Systems”, was prepared with the aim of offering a systematic approach to assessing the effectiveness of enforcement systems, always based on European Union standards and best practices. This research document was prepared in the context of Ukraine’s European integration process, providing essential recommendations for the modernization of its justice system. As emphasized in the report, successful integration into the European legal area necessarily requires a fair and effective system for the enforcement of decisions, because without it, the protection of human rights and legal certainty cannot be guaranteed.
In this in-depth comparative analysis of European practices, which examines performance, costs, transparency, and the organization of enforcement agents, expert Blasone included Kosovo as an outstanding example “beyond the EU”.
According to the study’s findings, Kosovo’s legislation is particularly commended for its advanced enforcement system and the supervision of that system. Mr. Blasone’s report emphasizes that this supervision is carried out in a structured manner through three main bodies and is strongly supported by the data provided in periodic reports, which are publicly accessible online.
The study specifically refers to Kosovo’s legal framework, namely Article 360 of the Law on Enforcement Procedure, which provides for the establishment of a Professional Commission by the Minister of Justice for the continuous assessment of enforcement, without obstructing the independence of the work of enforcement agents (although it should also be noted that, despite the fact that this commission established by law is considered an achievement, it has never been functionalized since 2014, respectively it has not operated as such). The “ex-officio” role of the Chamber of Private Enforcement Agents in supervising private enforcement agents at least once a year is also highly assessed, with full powers to access their offices, archival materials, bank accounts, and asset management. The high level of transparency guaranteed through annual reports—which detail the number of received, completed, and pending cases, as well as financial reports—is considered a gold standard that strengthens public trust in this institution.
This positive international assessment is not accidental; it is the direct result of the substantial and courageous reforms of 2014, which marked the transition from a fully state-run system to a private enforcement system in Kosovo. These reforms have significantly functionalized and modernized the enforcement of court decisions, transforming it into an efficient, swift, and accountable process. The consolidation of this system over the years has made possible a vital balance between the efficiency of debt collection and the rigorous respect for citizens’ rights.
For the Chamber of Private Enforcement Agents of Kosovo, being included as a reference model in this prestigious study by Mr. Blasone is a strong reconfirmation that the tireless work of enforcement agents in Kosovo is fully aligned with European values. This achievement serves as additional motivation to maintain high standards of professionalism. The Chamber remains deeply committed, through accountability, efficiency, and continuous innovation, to keeping Kosovo as an example of an efficient enforcement system in the region and in Europe, ensuring justice and legal certainty for all.
