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As many as 40 names make the list of those who have distanced themselves from the Democrats’ group P. 5

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The Reconciliation Government, the only hope for the nation’s recovery After all this time, Albanians are thinking about reconciling. Although it is difficult to determine with whom this act should be carried out, a government has been formed that has won everyone’s support. The government with the most beautiful name in the history of Albanian politics is now a tangible reality, whether in Vlora or Puka. The trouble spots in the south and north, in their own ways, have begun to respond positively. The government’s tours at home and abroad have had a major effect on all segments of the population, even those who [unclear in source: “ruatojnë rallashni-korovët pisqolla me ujë”]. The goodwill Albanian citizens have shown toward Fino’s cabinet has not always been matched by the politicians. It is openly said within Fino’s cabinet that there are disagreements and exchanges of words in raised tones. The Bushati incident seems to have sharpened the teeth of opposition once again. The exchanges have moved from the doors of the Prime Minister’s Office to the parties’ headquarters. As always, the voices at the center of the dispute are those of the DP and PS. The two aging dinosaurs are trading openly threatening statements. It seems that, in some way, both sides regret having sat down at the same government table. Perhaps with this in mind, spokesman Nikolas Bërns spoke of someone leaving Mr. Fino’s cabinet. It is still unclear who will have this fate, but in recent days the possibility of upsetting the balance of Reconciliation has been discussed in many party circles. This last word has given rise to many platform speeches. This is precisely the issue. Do the dinosaurs want to reconcile? Their willingness at this moment must be taken into consideration. If people expect them to offer even a courteous smile, that is the least they should be willing to do. The election campaign, after all, is not far off. There, they can insult each other as much as they like.

It is reported that, among the country’s 500 judges and 400 assistant judges, only assistant judge Manushaqe Zhulalli, wife of former Defense Minister Safet Zhulalli, has been arrested.

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