On the European and World Day against the Death Penalty, the Council of Europe and the European Union (EU) reiterate their strong opposition to capital punishment in all circumstances and for all cases. The death penalty is an affront to human dignity. It constitutes cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment and is contrary to the right to life. The death penalty has no established deterrent effect and it makes judicial errors irreversible.
Both in New York and Brussels this week, the EU is working with the Western Balkans partners to accelerate reforms and the integration process, including through promoting effective regional cooperation.
Today, the new Head of the European Union Delegation to Albania, Ambassador Luigi Soreca, presented his credentials to President Ilir Meta. Ambassador Soreca will represent the European Union in Albania and serve as Head of the EU Delegation in Tirana for the next four years.
Today, the new Head of the European Union Delegation to Albania, Ambassador Luigi Soreca, presented his credentials to President Ilir Meta. Ambassador Soreca will represent the European Union in Albania and serve as Head of the EU Delegation in Tirana for the next four years.
