24/10/1995
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Republika

24 October 1995

A bicameral legislature, a better organization

Fatmir Mediu Deputy chairman of the PR Faced with pluralism and a free, open market economy, Albanians need a bicameral legislature, a practice used by many stable and experienced democracies. This would be a positive thing if the necessary political, economic and institutional conditions were also found and supported by the political forces, in a clear and open political competition in Albania. The return from today’s assembly would be an advantage in reducing the current division of Albanian society. This means that a mandate for such a solution would be a different matter under Albania’s present conditions. Such an idea should be seen from its positive sides, but even with this perspective one must not lose sight of the need to adapt to the country’s real conditions. This idea, which could be presented as a new model for organizing political life in the country, requires a thorough assessment of the impact it would have on citizens’ representation and on the functioning of state institutions. What remains fundamental is that any such reform must not create new obstacles, but must serve to strengthen democracy and institutional stability in Albania. The Socialist Party (PSSH), which has grown larger out of the need to close political crises and give the country a more stable legislative framework. For this reason, the proposal for a bicameral parliament is seen by some as a solution that could help improve representation, but on the other hand it requires great care in practical implementation.

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The delegation of the Popular Democratic Party in Skopje for a two-day visit at the invitation of the PDSH In the morning, at the headquarters [...]. For the welcome, the delegation was received by the chairman of the PDSH, Arbën Xhaferi, chairman of the Albanian Democratic Party, and members of the then Kosovo coalition, including some representatives of Albanian communities in Macedonia. Skopje was also the place where a joint meeting between representatives of the two parties took place, with the aim of clarifying the political cooperation platform and laying the foundations for a common language on Albanian issues in the region. During the meeting, the need for unity and greater coordination among Albanian political forces was emphasized. On the other hand, Kosovo issues were also mentioned, which remain among the most sensitive topics in relations between Albanian political forces in Macedonia and Albania. According to those present, the two-day visit aimed to strengthen relations between the two parties and serve as the first step toward coordinating actions in the future.

Nano is called to return, but he doesn't remember well

[He] sent a new message to the General Committee of the PSSH, for the meeting that was taking place on Wednesday in Tirana. He asked the party structures to continue efforts to strengthen internal discipline and increase the role of basic organizations. The message also mentions the need to preserve unity within the party and avoid internal conflicts that could harm the reform process. In another part of the text, Nano emphasizes the importance of political dialogue and a more measured approach to developments inside the PSSH. He asks that any debate be conducted calmly and constructively, avoiding division and aiming to improve the party’s image in the public opinion. The phrase that appears in the headline is linked to the fact that some of his statements were interpreted in different ways by the media and by party members themselves. "For democrats, local elections are important and must be held in a climate of normality and fair competition," he said. At the same time, he mentioned the need for other political structures to contribute to a transparent and calm electoral process. This statement was followed by various comments from PSSH deputies and members, who requested clarification on some of the formulations used.