Minister of Justice Donika Gërvalla has said that she has not remained silent regarding the conviction handed down by the Special Court in The Hague. She explained that, in her capacity as minister and together with her team, she has focused on preparations for the next steps in the judicial process.
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Gërvalla also responded to questions about the lack of a public reaction to the decision and protesters’ calls for her resignation. She categorically denied any cooperation or ties with UNMIK, EULEX and the Special Court, either directly or indirectly.
The minister said that the claims linking her to these institutions, which she has repeatedly said are untrue, would soon be clarified when the judgment is published. She also criticized those who, according to her, have labeled her in various ways and refused to listen to the facts.
Speaking about the allegations that she had remained silent about developments in The Hague, Gërvalla stressed that her duty as minister is to act at the institutional and legal level. According to her, the position of the Government of the Republic of Kosovo has already been made known through the prime minister.
She said that, together with her team, she had begun preparing for a legal confrontation from the very first day. Gërvalla emphasized that the issue of the Special Court should not be addressed through media statements, but with professionalism, prudence and composure, with the aim of preparing for the next instance.
According to the minister, the government must examine all the circumstances and determine the measures that can be taken in the further stages of the process. She said that although one of the lawyers representing the four defendants—now convicted at first instance—had stated that the government did not know what more it should have done, she believes that further action can be taken.
Gërvalla added that the circumstances are being analyzed in detail so that every official, in accordance with their position and responsibilities, can perform their duty honestly and properly.
Asked about the protesters’ demand that she resign, the minister said that citizens of the Republic of Kosovo have the right to demand the removal of any minister. She stressed that in a democratic state, everyone can express their own opinion.
Gërvalla said that she would not comment on the demand for her resignation, as it is not her duty to impose a position on anyone or deny them the right to speak. She added that her responsibility is to ensure the proper functioning of the institution she heads and the management of the issues being discussed publicly.
