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Rilindja Demokratike

E SHTUNË 4 mars 1996

Albania is accepted as a full member of the Central European Initiative

Congratulations on the victory of 26 May ??? In 15 member states of the Central European Initiative, the decision was announced to admit Albania as a full member. This new recognition of our country is seen as the result of an active foreign policy and the democratic reforms undertaken in recent years.[?] Messages of congratulations also mentioned the victory in the May 26 elections as a success of the Albanian democratic forces.[?]
Shqipëri Europa Qendrore

NATO Secretary General Solana and the Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces in the North-West confirm Albania's contribution to peace in Bosnia on an ongoing basis

NATO Secretary General Solana and the Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces have praised Albania's contribution to efforts for peace in Bosnia. Their messages emphasize the importance of Albania's stabilizing role in the region and its cooperation with Euro-Atlantic structures.[?]
Solana Shqipëri Bosnjë

A democratic state encourages private enterprise and individual initiative

The chairman of the Democratic Party of Albania, Tritan Shehu, held a meeting yesterday with the electorate of the city of Gjirokastër. Speaking before the residents of this city, Mr. Shehu dwelled on the importance of the May 26 elections and on the alternative offered by the Democratic Party for the country's development. He stressed that a democratic state encourages private enterprise and individual initiative as the best way to increase well-being and strengthen democracy.[?] The chairman of the DPA mentioned the reforms undertaken, privatization, the development of business, and the guarantee of public order and law as elements of the success of democratic governance.[?] The chairman of the DPA, Mr. Tritan Shehu, in Gjirokastër
Tritan Shehu Gjirokastër

The other side of communism

The Socialist Party once again accuses the government of manipulation and of trying to distort the will of the voters, while itself continues to remain hostage to the old communist mentality. In its statements, this party tries to create a climate of political tension and uncertainty, bringing back familiar scenarios from the past.[?] Such positions show fear of defeat and an inability to face the new democratic standards.[?]

Europe supports the victory of the PD

Rally for the French Republic, the Swedish People's Party of Finland, the Belgian Christian Democrats and Forza Italia have welcomed the positive developments in Albania and the election result. In separate statements, these political forces praised the process and congratulated the Democratic Party on its result.[?]
Shqipëri Finlandë Belgjikë Itali Francë

Elections only in areas with major irregularities

Statement of the European Union on the elections in Albania At the conclusion of consultations held with the observer mission, representatives of European structures have stated that the election process should be repeated only in those areas where major irregularities have been identified. According to the statement, the overall election result is not called into question and the process should continue in accordance with the law.[?]
Shqipëri

President Berisha receives a group of journalists

Journalists will have full support in their mission The President of the Republic, Sali Berisha, received representatives of the Albanian press in a separate meeting. The President of the Republic stressed that press freedom and independence are important factors in the democratic development of the country. He underlined that journalists will have full support in carrying out their informative and critical mission in the service of the public.[?]
Sali Berisha Shqipëri

2 for the asylum seekers on a hunger strike

The Socialists, like Kastrio: “Either socialism or death” Çeka warns that I and the living one in a hunger strike after munik and Saliqim President zecin S.Minjuzoni in the hall of the feast of food[?]