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Bomb attack on the prime minister

Atentat me bombë kryeministrit

Attentato con bomba al primo ministro

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The political formation described as the most contributive in Albanian politics, DBSH, says it may give up its boycott and will openly seek the necessary support in the Constituent Assembly. The BSH says it may abandon the boycott and will seek support in the Constituent Assembly. It has also broadened its demands, calling for a change at the head of the executive, which it says is unfit to lead the country. It is also asking to be included in a broad government, achieved through the elimination of the Meksi government and the inclusion of the opposition, including Fatos Nano, in a national unity government. Deputies on the Special Commission for Structural Adjustment have been unable to reach the required consensus on a suitable presidential candidate. Yesterday’s proceedings were marked by several debates, and the delay in the work is linked to the lack of a candidate. The Democratic Party and its allies have proposed the name of Mehilli, the former Albanian representative at the Kosovo embassy and a former holder of services from the academic sphere. BSH considers that the proposed presidential name does not guarantee either the opposition or the members of the special commission. Moreover, the position backed by the Democratic Party and its allies is not in line with the situation in the country: this is a deep state crisis that risks bringing down the state itself. According to them, the proposed government, together with the president, must take responsibility for solving not only the internal crisis but also the future of Kosovo and Albania. In the end, after the long delay around the presidency, a broad government including the opposition is expected, and the issue of the presidential name is also to be resolved. Budget preparation will be one of the first matters addressed, as well as the inclusion of Fatos Nano and other opposition leaders in the country’s political life. Meanwhile, as Albania faces the post-war crisis from Kosovo, the government seeks to take a greater role in stabilizing the country. Political debates are expected to continue today in the Constituent Assembly.