Press conference by Mr. Hans Van Den Broek, European Union Commissioner for Foreign Policy EU: The opposition must act responsibly The senior representative of the Parliament and of the institutions of the European Union, Mr. Hans van den Broek, speaking about the situation in Albania, said that the new post-election government after 26 May had made important steps toward the functioning of democracy in the country and the rule of law. Expressing confidence that the autumn local and parliamentary elections will be held in line with European standards, he said that the Albanian government has begun the necessary reforms. According to him, the opposition must take part in political life and behave responsibly. Considering a climate of cooperation essential for the country’s European future, he stressed that EU assistance and cooperation will continue. He also said that stability in Albania is important for the region. In democracy the presence of the opposition is vital, but the opposition must understand its obligations. The opposition’s withdrawal from the vote-counting process and the parliamentary elections caused unnecessary tensions but did not seriously undermine the official bodies that have promised their contribution; the opposition should take part in the local elections. Only in this way can development be achieved for the people who seek improvement. PAGE 3

The US Senate approved the extension of the immigration law. It was proposed on 31 July and, through this declarative step, the United States will strongly support the accession procedures of Albania as well as of several other countries. PAGE 4

Official report of the European Union concerning its reciprocal relations with Albania Europe’s political relations are being placed on a constructive footing, and this will further consolidate democratic institutions. Sui Generis [?] in a correct institutional action and will further strengthen the market economy. Within a relatively short time, these two aspects will become necessary conditions for moving toward integration into the European Union. Sul specification in a report made public on Wednesday, which is focused on the mechanisms of economic relations as a framework for interaction in this context. Sui The Italian Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs is further encouraging economic ties with Albania. Sul The Secretary does not deny that in Albania there has been noticeable political progress and progress in political dialogue. The report also notes that in Albania the government is stabilizing the economy through a conservative macroeconomic policy and that reform includes a clear competitive framework for the private economy. According to this report of the European Commission, relations with Albania have been placed on a normal path and their development is aligned with the standards of the member states of the European Union. PAGE 3

PS - The “ad futurum” party of oppositionism PAGE 3

Old criticism and the platform for returning to power Let us open as soon as possible Nano’s correspondence with the vice-president of the Socialist International, through which we accepted the idea of doubling aid upon the Socialist Party’s coming to power. Whereas the others with one another, indeed, the fight against the opposition and against several [?-] who have made dark calculations. In the congresses of 17 and 25 May of the Socialist Party, despite the inclusion in it of the opposition’s act with the institutions, the new government of Albania was followed by expressed reservations. In this context, the document spoke in favor of the continuation of economic reforms and of support for Albania toward stability. PAGE 3

Kashi was interned in 1956 in Gjirokastër, in Leshnje. Where he remained interned until secondary school. He was brought up under the regime of Enver Hoxha and worked as a laborer. In 1990 he joined the ranks of the Democratic Party, and from the middle of 1995 the Personnel Directorate in the political leadership appointed him to work first as director. The person with [?-] was director of the Correctional Police of K[?-] [?]. Later he [?-] the [?-]. At that time he completed his studies at the Faculty of Law and the military college. PAGE 2

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