According to our analysts:<\/p>\n
– the intervention is considered lawful, if the government argues that reference prices are necessary to address informality and create a formal market. The Albanian Constitution gives the state the right to intervene for purposes of public interest.<\/p>\n
– it is considered unlawful if the intervention is disproportionate, exceeding the purpose and imposing unjust restrictions on the rights of individuals.<\/p>\n
1. The principle of proportionality (Article 17 of the Constitution of Albania)<\/p>\n
The Albanian Constitution allows the restriction of rights and freedoms only if this is done:<\/p>\n
a. Proportionately, not exceeding the limits necessary for the intended purpose.<\/p>\n
b. In accordance with the public interest, without violating fundamental rights.<\/p>\n
If the establishment of reference prices leads to:<\/p>\n
Unfair or disproportionate taxes.<\/p>\n
Unfair restriction of market transactions.<\/p>\n
…then it can be considered a violation of proportionality and, therefore, unconstitutional.<\/p>\n
Experience from other countries and international law<\/p>\n
Similar practices in other countries have largely proven to be legal, as long as:<\/p>\n
– Reference prices are used for tax and administrative purposes, not to impose restrictions on contractual freedom.<\/p>\n
– The state guarantees transparency in the methodology for setting references and updates them periodically to reflect market dynamics.<\/p>\n
In conclusion,<\/p>\n
The setting of reference prices is not necessarily unconstitutional or in violation of citizens’ rights, as long as:<\/p>\n
– It respects the principle of proportionality and transparency.<\/p>\n
– It serves legitimate purposes, such as formalizing the market and combating informality.<\/p>\n
– It does not directly interfere with market value and the contractual freedom of individuals.<\/p>\n
If the government uses this mechanism in an unclear, arbitrary, or without a solid legal basis, then it could be considered a violation of constitutional rights.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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