Criminals from the districts gather in the capital; Havari takes notes Gunfire at “Petro Nini” school last night at 22:00. Passers-by terrified; 2 people wounded page 3

Those who followed Majko’s visit to Kosovo concluded that something had “cracked” in relations with his Kosovar counterpart, Thaçi. And various explanations were put forward. Setting aside the positive steps taken during this [?]

Those who followed Majko’s visit to Kosovo concluded that something had “cracked” in relations with his Kosovar counterpart, Thaçi. taken during this one-year period of Prime Minister Majko’s government, what stands out are the frictions and contrasts with various individuals and circles with whom he deals in his activities as a party figure or head of government. Thus, for many months, developments in the PS have been dominated by friction between Majko and his predecessor, Nano. There have been occasions when their disputes have led to officials being moved, including at senior levels. Aside from some intervals of “reduced tension,” the contrasts between them have become more pronounced as the Socialists’ congress approaches. Besides Nano, Majko also has disagreements with some other prominent PS figures; these disagreements seem largely to be a consequence of the clan affiliations of some PS figures. Socialist politicians have generally gone after him because someone’s interests may have been affected by a decision or measure taken by the government. “Quarrels” also accompany Majko in his relations with part of the governing coalition, where, in a way, his disputes with Nano are reflected. Specifically, the coalition too is said to have “pro-Majko” and “pro-Nano” factions. In any case, what stands out most are the Prime Minister’s clashes with various members of his cabinet, although they have not yet reached the level of the ousting of Petro Koçi from the helm of culture or the Minister of Public Order. While the degree of truth in the rumors about a “cooling” between Majko and the current Minister of Public Order, Poci, is unknown, there is not the slightest doubt about his conflict with the head of the secret service, Klosi. The fact that Majko has publicly called for his resignation several times speaks clearly to the severity of this conflict, and he has even ignored advice from a friend far away to change his mind. Such clashes, which seem as if they could harm Majko, actually lead to the conclusion that holding the moral high ground is not always the best choice. Having abnormal relations with colleagues who head important sectors, he not only feels insecure but is also forced to divert attention from the issue of the day. Often the Prime Minister finds his hands tied when it comes to striking at corrupt and smuggling ministers. But Majko’s great struggle seems to be finding support from a progressive part of Albanian society and international diplomacy. By choosing the difficult path, the new leader seems also to be finding greater stability.

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