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Judicial System Makes Progress, But More Work Needed

The judicial system in [Country] has made significant progress in recent months, reversing a trend of backsliding seen in previous years. The government has adopted a credible new judicial reform strategy, and key pieces of legislation have been amended to align with recommendations from the Venice Commission and the “Urgent Reform Priorities”.

Progress Against Corruption

The country has also made some progress in its fight against corruption. The legislative and institutional framework is in place, and there are examples of both prevention and prosecution.

  • Final court rulings on high-level corruption cases remain limited.
  • Corruption remains a serious problem in many areas.

Regional Cooperation and Economic Development

The country has maintained good relations with other enlargement countries and participated actively in regional initiatives. Trade and investment relations with the EU have continued to intensify, and the economy is moderately prepared to cope with competitive pressures and market forces within the EU.

However, there are still significant weaknesses in:

  • Education curricula
  • Low innovation rates
  • Important investment gaps, including in public infrastructure

The country needs to continue improving its alignment with EU declarations and Council decisions on Common Foreign and Security Policy.

Asylum and Migration Policy

The country has continued to manage the effects of the migration and refugee crisis, negotiating a status agreement with the European Union for actions to be carried out by the European Border and Coast Guard Agency. The government has also made efforts to improve its legal framework and implement its Resolution on Migration Policy.

However, there is still much work to be done, including:

  • Putting in place a return mechanism for irregular migrants that aligns with EU requirements
  • Progressively aligning visa policy with the EU’s

Overall, while there are still many challenges to overcome, this progress suggests that [Country] is moving in the right direction on key issues.