The Constitution gets its signature today; the SP and DP sharpen their swords. The Socialists dismiss Daver Çano

By Arben ILLIAZI November 28 reminds us that in Albania there are interests that deserve respect, and these are the national interests. An appeal in this case would be banal and even meaningless. Albanians do not need pathos and rhetoric, but an experience of responsibility. The great tradition of the Albanian Flag and the national cause is a betrayed truth. The so-called democratic processes, as a distorted version of themselves, were not guided by the clear logic of Albanian national identity, but by heterogeneous ideas of cosmopolitanism that inspired a discriminatory national policy. Political power cannot be considered legitimate if it loses its ties to national bodies. Leading political groups must necessarily be endowed with this quality; otherwise, they weaken their ties with the electorate, to the point of a complete dissolution of political authority. Most Albanians are citizens of other states. Their complaints about discrimination are justified. Thus, the troubling burden of political obligations, Further on page 4

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EU: Don’t play games with Mr. Everts The Socialists “reconcile” with Berisha The Democrats: There will be no elections unless Everts leaves Pëllumb Cela: Kondi and Demeti in court Page 3–5 Adriatic, the next tragedy: 7 missing at sea after two inflatable boats collide Court testimony: Why she became a prostitute Guardia di Finanza robbed Lazarat, Meidani: The Greek who killed the people of Lazarat must be tried in Albania Pages 2, 6, 7