DUI has strongly condemned recent statements made by Izet Mejiti, a leader within the government coalition, as alarming and deeply concerning for those who believe in the rule of law. Mejiti allegedly stated during a television appearance that the government would offer favors to DUI regarding the release of individuals accused of corruption if Taravari chooses to cooperate with DUI.

DUI asserts that this statement is a public admission of the judicial system’s capture, implying government intervention in prosecutorial and judicial decisions. They claim Mejiti’s words confirm that justice is not independent but rather influenced by the interests of Hristijan Mickoski, his political leader.

According to DUI, such a statement would typically trigger an immediate investigation and international condemnation. They argue that the statement exemplifies a captured state where the government dictates who faces corruption charges and who is acquitted. DUI suggests this might explain the stalled legal resolution of a major urban corruption case in Chair.

DUI accuses the government of providing favors, protecting select individuals, and obstructing justice, which they see as a compromise of justice and institutional manipulation that deviates from European standards.

DUI is calling for a strong response from the European Union, the USA, and other international organizations, stating that statements alone are insufficient. They emphasize that the ruling partners themselves are admitting government control over justice.

DUI declares it will continue to fight for an independent judiciary, responsible institutions, and a state that serves its citizens rather than political leaders.