Kosovo’s acting Justice Minister, Donika Gervala, has firmly rejected suggestions to compromise judicial decisions to appease the European Union. This response follows an EU statement expressing regret over a recent decision made by the Kosovo Judicial Council. Gervala stated Kosovo will not sacrifice justice for the sake of calming tensions with the EU. She defended the Council’s decision as entirely correct, signaling a resolute stance on maintaining judicial independence. The specifics of the Council’s decision prompting the EU’s reaction were not detailed in this report. This situation highlights ongoing tensions between Kosovo and the EU regarding judicial reforms and the rule of law. The minister’s strong words indicate Kosovo intends to prioritize its own legal processes over external pressure.