Kosovo’s Law No. 08/L-056 on Protection of Competition serves as a key instrument in maintaining fair and open market conditions by addressing anti-competitive behavior, supporting free market principles, and aligning with EU legal standards. The law equips the Kosovo Competition Authority (KCA) with the authority to investigate, sanction, and prevent restrictive practices and abusive market…

On 10 January 2025, Law No. 08/L-182 on Administrative Disputes entered into force, repealing Law No. 03/L-202 on Administrative Disputes, which had entered into force in 2010. This legislative change introduces significant improvements in the field of administrative justice, aiming to increase efficiency and transparency in public administration and administrative courts. While the previous Law…

Workplace whistleblowing is essential for transparency and accountability in both public and private sectors. To ensure protection and define clear procedures, Kosovo has introduced key regulations, including Law No. 06/L-085 on the Protection of Whistleblowers and Regulation (GRK) No. 03/2021. These laws establish the rights of whistleblowers, procedures for reporting violations, and employer responsibilities, in…

Recently, Radio Television of Kosovo (RTK), a public broadcasting institution in Kosovo financed through the state budget, announced a “Public Call for Independent Producers and Production Companies”. Specifically, the call was published on 2 October 2024, with interested applicants given until 15 October 2024 to submit their applications. What raises concerns in this particular case…