Thaçi et al. (administration of justice): Trial begins on 24 February 2026

On 4 December 2025, the Single Trial Judge scheduled the start of the trial in the case against Hashim Thaçi, Bashkim Smakaj, Isni Kilaj, Fadil Fazliu and Hajredin Kuçi for Tuesday, 24 February 2026. According to the order, the SPO’s case-in-chief, during which three witnesses are expected to be called, should run in a single block until 6 March 2026.
The order, available here, also sets a few procedural deadlines for submissions by the Parties.