Young European democrats unanimously in favor of admitting FPDPSH to DEMYC An assessment of Albanian democracy, and of the reforms carried out by the PDSH government No votes against, no abstentions Albanian youth welcomed into Europe’s structures A step further in Albania’s integration into Europe Young European democrats unanimously in favor of admitting FPDPSH to DEMYC An assessment of Albanian democracy, and of the reforms carried out by the PDSH government No votes against, no abstentions A step further in Albania’s integration into Europe JORGJI LIGA EDI PALOKA AMSTERDAM, 9-10 July 1995. The prestigious American newspaper “The New York Times” described Eastern Europe’s choice of Euro-Atlantic institutions as “Even if and when?”—in other words, “when and not if?”—yet, fortunately, moving increasingly in that direction, a very topical question stood before the young democrats of Europe, for whom the 16th Congress of their parent organization (DEMYC), mandated in the large European youth organization (YO), held its proceedings on 9-10 July in Amsterdam. The young people of the Democratic Party of Albania were represented at this congress for the second time, thanks to the serious commitment of FRPDSH, that is, a real presence in the democratic activity of the European right-wing forum. This commitment was accompanied by well-organized work, with numerous meetings and contacts with counterpart center-right forces in Europe. In this context, it is particularly noted that in a short time democratic Albania has gone from being the most isolated country on the continent to a country moving rapidly toward full normalization and reform. The DEMYC Congress, which gathered in Amsterdam representatives of youth political forces from all countries of Europe, expressed its full support for the democratic processes in Albania and decided to ratify the membership of FRPDSH as a full member. This decision was greeted with applause and considered an important step toward Albania’s further rapprochement with Europe. In their speech, the Albanian representatives emphasized that this membership is an assessment of the country’s democratic progress, of the economic and political reforms of the PDSH government, as well as a new motivation for Albanian youth to take a more active part in political and social life. The Congress also praised the new climate of freedom and pluralism in Albania, as well as the role of young people in consolidating democratic institutions. At the close of the proceedings, it was stressed that Albania’s integration into European structures is now an irreversible process. EUROPE NEW CHALLENGES Graz Austria 7 - 9 July 1995

President of the Republic Sali Berisha visits the Budo family Kavajë President Berisha in the room where Josif Budo changed clothes

Declaration of the European Democratic Union Athens, 10 July. Any allegation about the “concealment of a pact” between the Albanian Democratic Party and the Greek New Democracy was categorically denied. The official representative of the UED, Jürgen [?], stated that this was a deliberate misinterpretation of an ordinary cooperation meeting between two center-right forces. He stressed that there is no secret agreement whatsoever and that the cooperation is transparent, lawful, and in line with the norms of European organizations. According to the statement, the Democratic Party of Albania is a respected member of the European political family and is supported in its efforts to consolidate democracy. (Continues on page 2)

Tomorrow in Tirana, Turkish President Demirel

Hundreds of citizens from Kavajë took part yesterday in the homage paid at the bust of Josif Budo, who was killed by the police forces of the communist regime. After the homage, family members, friends, and comrades praised his figure as a symbol of anti-communist resistance. His sacrifice and the significance his memory has today for the new democratic generation were discussed. Local leaders and representatives of institutions took part in the ceremony.

The president of the Polish Senate, Adam Struzik, is expected to pay an official visit to Albania. During his stay he will meet with the country’s highest authorities and discuss the expansion of parliamentary and economic relations between the two countries. The visit is seen as another step in strengthening Albania’s ties with the democratic countries of Central Europe. (Continues on page 2)

Active of the PD, Korçë Let us spy on an ensemble with representative two-way dialogue in democracy and European parties (page 3) About practice and the secretary of the PDSH Prof. Tritan Shehu (page 2) From the conference of the PDSH branch in Pukë The ranks of PD members double (page 4) They support the initiative of the group of intellectuals to denounce the communist-Enverist genocide in Albania (page 3)