This Policy Analysis looks into how and why Kosovo is considered to have failed to fully accomplish the international rule of law standards, and what is the way forward to address the problems identified. Starting from how Kosovo’s judicial system is perceived in international and national reports to analyzing specific corruption and organized crime cases, this paper tries to examine where the main issues lie. The performance of existing mechanisms as tools to ensure independence within the system are additionally examined. Moreover, the Government’s latest initiatives will be analyzed and concrete recommendations will be offered.