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Constitutional Court

Gjykata Kushtetuese e Republikës së Shqipërisë

Reviewed· 2026-08-02Tirana

Reviews the constitutionality of laws and treaties, resolves competence conflicts and hears individual complaints, which are confined to violations of the right to a fair trial.

How the court is constituted

Tier
constitutional
Court type
Constitutional court
Jurisdiction
National — constitutional review and fair-trial complaints
Seat
Tirana
Composition
Nine judges serving single nine-year terms.
Appointment
Three appointed by the President, three elected by Parliament and three by the High Court, all after vetting.
Languages
Albanian

Where an appeal goes next

None; decisions are final.

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