TIRANA, May 7 – The World Law Congress opened its session in Tirana on May 7.
World Law Foundation President Javier Cremades addressed the opening session by warning that modern democracies face rising pressure from autocratic tendencies. Political systems are becoming increasingly unstable in the digital era, he said. Cremades referred to the Cold War period and described it as dangerous but more predictable. Societies were clearly divided between democratic and totalitarian systems.
By contrast, today’s democracies face disinformation, institutional strain and political polarisation. These factors weaken governance and reduce public trust. He outlined three main challenges: access to truth in the digital age, pressure on judicial independence, and rising political division. Truth remains essential for freedom and the rule of law.
Judges face growing public pressure, with many citizens now perceiving them as political actors. This perception weakens trust in justice systems. Public debate has also become more confrontational, with political opponents increasingly treated as enemies rather than democratic competitors.
On Albania, he referred to the judicial reform process and linked it to the country’s path towards European integration. He also explained why Tirana hosted the congress, citing religious coexistence and strategic international positioning. He said Albania reflects ongoing institutional transformation aligned with European Union standards.
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