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Majko-Berisha, the students in the middle or the melting of politics

Majko-Berisha, studentët në mes ose shkrirja e politikës

Majko-Berisha, gli studenti in mezzo oppure la fusione della politica

Photo: Meeting photo at Rogner with Majko and Berisha.
Original newspaper scan

Original newspaper scan

Arben LILAJ Last night's meeting at "Rogner." Majko, Berisha. Photo: P. Tito. TIRANA: And from the second, that much? Hidden roots with debate? The students make peace with Majko. Mba[?] for the opening of everything? The new democracy? ... Is Majko closer than Berisha in breaking politics with the left-wing students? That was the question posed last night at the table of "Rogner." Despite this, Majko again sharply pointed out that his relationship with the students is completely different from Berisha's. In fact, a tougher debate and longer communication with them has come since his candidacy as chairman of the Socialist Party. He openly opposed Berisha's method of bringing students closer to power. At the same time, he pointed out that, considering the latest developments in the student movement, the opposition should take a step back regarding its demands. But with what logic? According to him, we must return to the original policy of dialogue, on one side with the government, on the other with the opposition. In this framework, he stressed that his previous position of not accepting political responsibilities, when on 14 July a student was killed, had nothing to do with the demands of the student movement. We have had, and still have, dialogue with the opposition, in all forms and at all times, in the councils of both sides. But we need more clarity and must open a new perspective for dialogue, he said. That is what this is about: opening a new path for their protests and demands. He further said that he has not made and will not make any kind of distancing from the student movement. Once again, Majko stressed that students are an important factor for Albanian society and that every movement of theirs must be respected.