Ministers Xhuveli, Bufi, Meksi, Rama and Kondi are at risk

BY GAVROSH LEVONJA Changes in government are perfectly normal, not to say a necessity. This is all the more true in a country like Albania, with its multitude of problems. In addition, the lack of experience, especially when it comes to the current government, is another significant factor when considering the need for changes within it. On the other hand, the circumstances in which the government headed by Majko was cobbled together, following the events of 14 September, lead to the conclusion that the selection of its members was not a good one. Add to this the fulfillment of the wishes and interests of the Socialist Party’s coalition partners in the “Alliance for the State,” which, at least ostensibly, served to justify the resignation of former Prime Minister Nano. Under these circumstances, it would be wrong to expect perfection when making changes in government. All the more so if this is justified by the claim that “the government is successful.” Even the most ordinary matters can be weighed down by a series of negative facts in various sectors, such as failures to meet targets, causes, and so on—which means there is room to move ministers such as Xhuveli, Bufi, Meksi, Rama, Kondi, and perhaps others. By now, the incompetence or abuse of office by some ministers from these parties has become a laughingstock. The current government officials, and Majko first and foremost, must also understand that hesitation over changes in government will have much more serious consequences in the future, regardless. The strengthening of the PD in the conviction that politics should be conducted normally, and above all its return to parliament, is another factor that makes changes to Prime Minister Majko’s cabinet imperative. PD politicians have already begun to exploit the government’s weakness, reflected in everyday life, as an issue that demands answers. In this way, Prime Minister Majko will face the extremely difficult challenge of choosing the members of his cabinet, as well as removing ministers who are incompetent or have “blemishes.” In this respect, it would be a mistake—even within the mandate—to continue satisfying small electorates with ministerial portfolios, regardless of whether this puts Socialist MPs at risk. The first step is to withdraw support from a minister who has played the role of an outsider. Finally, it has become clear that the tendency to criticize changes merely prolongs the agony of a government and replaces one group of ministers with another group of incompetents that time will ultimately leave behind.

U.S. Ambassador Lino at one of her meetings with former Prime Minister Fatos Nano. Photo: A. RAMA

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