Skopje, 11 February 2025 (MIA) - Chief Prosecutor Ljupcho Kocevski said on Tuesday his actions have always been in line with the law, after the Government initiated a procedure for his dismissal.

Citing the reasons for the decision, Government spokesperson Marija Miteva highlighted “the Government’s disappointment with the actions taken beyond the legal competencies” and “the citizens’ disappointment with a system that doesn’t work”.

“Initially, a discussion was launched over the latest index by Transparency International published today, which showed in detail that specifically four points refer to developments in the prosecution and the judiciary. Additionally, the latest appointment of acting head of the Higher Public Prosecutor’s Office in Skopje which is illegal, i.e., beyond the provisions of the Law on Public Prosecutor’s Office,” Miteva added, presenting what she said were the arguments behind the Government’s decision.

In a written statement, Kocevski said the action did not involve the appointment of an acting head of the Higher Public Prosecutor's Office in Skopje but its temporary administrator.

"My action in this case, as in all cases, is in line with the law, for the purpose of continued and lawful activities of the prosecutor's office and protection of the public interest," says Kocevski.

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