The Socialist government on the brink of the abyss Who is next among the pro-Nano ministers Ruling with militants guarantees no more than 7 percent Replacing technicians with “party loyalists” is the main obstacle to becoming sufficiently involved in the Stability Pact By Genc Tirana Not at all optimistic, perhaps pale and completely self-confident, the grim Sabitbroliqi these days, tuned in by Jozefina, lost on another foot, after Sazani and Teja, has clearly declared to the entire opposition group: “Did we know that the prime minister was elected by the presidium, that of the government, that this government would have targeted him even 10 days earlier?” Precisely 17 hours and 13 minutes after the deputy’s statement, every deputy with a level head understood that they were facing a blow that left no room behind it, so that no one would even mention a single eye. The deputy’s friction is damage to the political force, and this is not only in the case of government Blushi in line, but also for many other people at the government level. Until yesterday it was known that replacing technicians with “party loyalists” was the main obstacle to actively participating in Europe’s key initiatives; today it is becoming clear that this problem is turning into the complete loss of the face of the state administration. The case of Mr. Blushi’s departure has affected not only left-wing circles, but also broader ones. This is because replacing bureaucrats with activists is neither a new nor an isolated phenomenon. This is one of the reasons why Albania cannot properly be included in the Stability Pact and in other projects that require a functioning administration. The prime minister’s appointments policy has often brought people into leading positions who do not have sufficient experience, but who enjoy party confidence. In the short term this may serve as a show of strength, but in the long term it produces only weakness and crisis. Indeed, the government may continue by sacrificing ministers and directors, but that does not change the fact that ruling with militants guarantees no more than 7 percent. If this political hunt continues, the names of other pro-Nano ministers may come out one by one. And then the crisis will not remain with Blushi, but will spread throughout the entire cabinet.

Replacing technicians with “party loyalists” is the main obstacle to becoming sufficiently involved in the Stability Pact By Genc Tirana Not at all optimistic, perhaps pale and completely self-confident, the grim Sabitbroliqi these days, tuned in by Jozefina, lost on another foot, after Sazani and Teja, has clearly declared to the entire opposition group: “Did we know that the prime minister was elected by the presidium, that of the government, that this government would have targeted him even 10 days earlier?” Precisely 17 hours and 13 minutes after the deputy’s statement, every deputy with a level head understood that they were facing a blow that left no room behind it, so that no one would even mention a single eye. The deputy’s friction is damage to the political force, and this is not only in the case of government Blushi in line, but also for many other people at the government level. Until yesterday it was known that replacing technicians with “party loyalists” was the main obstacle to actively participating in Europe’s key initiatives; today it is becoming clear that this problem is turning into the complete loss of the face of the state administration. The case of Mr. Blushi’s departure has affected not only left-wing circles, but also broader ones. This is because replacing bureaucrats with activists is neither a new nor an isolated phenomenon. This is one of the reasons why Albania cannot properly be included in the Stability Pact and in other projects that require a functioning administration. The prime minister’s appointments policy has often brought people into leading positions who do not have sufficient experience, but who enjoy party confidence. In the short term this may serve as a show of strength, but in the long term it produces only weakness and crisis. Indeed, the government may continue by sacrificing ministers and directors, but that does not change the fact that ruling with militants guarantees no more than 7 percent. If this political hunt continues, the names of other pro-Nano ministers may come out one by one. And then the crisis will not remain with Blushi, but will spread throughout the entire cabinet.

A chilling story of a mother whose son was brutally killed seven years ago P. 2

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If it is not recovered The Port of Durrës is a failure for the government P. 3

The Expropriations Law, illegal P. 3 P. 9

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