What was said at the secret meeting of the leaders of PS, PSD and PAD EDI PALOKA It was verified yesterday that the peaceful offers for the uprising of the left’s voice, made after the shortcomings of the amendment to the election law, are true. Indeed, they are much broader than had been announced. Not only the socialists have been involved, but also other allies of theirs. Thus, not only Mr. Agolli, but also Mr. Zogaj have sided with Nano. It seems that Mr. Islami has told the Kosovo official that "the only way to remove Berisha from power is a popular revolt", which is an unacceptable stance against a democratic state. He made this claim once again at the secret meeting he had with the Greek foreign minister Papulias. For this purpose, last Monday at the home of a friend of theirs, near the center of Tirana, Mr. Islami, the chairman of PSD, Skënder Gjinushi, the chairman of PAD, Neritan Ceka, and the recently returned from Greece, Mr. Dritëro Agolli, met. A foreign adviser to Mr. Nano also took part in the meeting. Witnesses to the gathering, according to our sources, although they try to deny it, are several well-known intellectuals from the opposition. At this meeting Mr. Islami presented a preliminary scenario for the organization and success of the uprising. First of all, he insisted that the discontent of Albanians with this electoral law be widely exploited, that the first peaceful demonstrations be treated as popular rallies and receive broad coverage from foreign media. Then, according to the scenario, the radicalization of the demonstrations should follow, accompanied by bloody clashes with the police. For this purpose, according to our sources, the organizers of the demonstrations should be supported by groups of extremist youths and provocateurs should be used. Furthermore, it has been calculated that the tension created will lead to hasty reactions from the authorities, which will serve as an argument for intervention by international bodies against the Albanian government. Part of this plan, according to the same sources, was also a further rapprochement with certain left-wing circles in Europe, as well as the use of contacts with official Athens. The name of Mr. Papulias was mentioned several times at the meeting, and there was talk about the influence that Greek diplomacy could exert in some Western chanceries. The role of some foreign foundations and organizations that could present the situation in Albania as a deep political and social crisis was also mentioned. It is not known whether this platform was fully approved by all the participants, but it is certain that strong positions were expressed at the meeting against participation in the elections without fundamental changes to the electoral law. In particular, the need for a "joint opposition action" was emphasized. What stands out is the fact that this action includes not only the socialists, but also PSD and PAD, thus creating a new political axis of the left. Continues on page 6

President Berisha received the President of the French Senate Consolidation of Albanian-French relations New hope and positive meaning in the relations to date between our two states, said the President of the Republic at the meeting with the President of the French Senate Monory, who is in our country on an official visit. President Berisha assessed as very important the relations established between the two parliaments and the two governments and expressed interest in further expanding economic, trade and cultural cooperation. According to him, Albania is in an important phase of democratic reforms and needs the support of Western partners to accelerate its integration into European structures. The President of the French Senate noted that France is following developments in Albania with attention and is ready to encourage the presence of French investors in our country. The conversation also focused on the situation in the region, where both interlocutors emphasized the importance of stability and cooperation. At the end of the meeting, the conviction was expressed that this visit will serve to further consolidate Albanian-French relations.

It seems that now Islami has lost the last points of hope of forming a political force with diek as of the upcoming elections, which was confirmed as soon as he appeared yesterday in the leadership of the propaganda headquarters against the constitution. According to this headquarters, the publication of a joint draft with the left’s allies is now planned. But this project, instead of serving as a unifying platform, demonstrates their deep crisis and lack of confidence in their own strength. In all the latest reactions, PS leaders have spoken of a "popular movement", but in reality they have not been able to mobilize even their own structures. Hopes for a mass revolt have faded, because Albanian citizens have understood that behind the radical calls there is only a thirst for power. This is why the efforts to present the country as being in a complete crisis have failed. From various sources it is learned that contacts with external factors have also not produced the expected results. On the contrary, many of those who until yesterday supported them verbally have now withdrawn, not wanting to be identified with destabilizing scenarios. This has pushed PS to return to harsh rhetoric, hoping to keep its militants fired up. However, reality remains unchanged: the left-wing opposition is divided, without a clear strategy and without a convincing program. Instead of a political alternative, it offers only attack, boycott and pressure. This is why its dreams of a quick victory are turning into failure after failure.

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