The socialists’ alliance with the committees - the only obstacle President Berisha talks with Ambassador Grubmajer A president burdened by morality, corruptors with dirty businesses, kleptocrats who steal the honest sweat of Albanians, the Nazis of politics for the sake of career. No agreement with the drug mafia to remove the Marxists and representatives of the communist nomenklatura from government, whose forces overturn civic order and block the electoral process President Berisha talks with Ambassador Grubmajer The socialists’ alliance with the committees - the only obstacle In favor of a fully majoritarian system, the system that dominated for 30 years in Europe and in the USA, or the mixed German system with the majority system. No agreement with the committees on removing from government the Marxists and representatives of the communist nomenklatura, whose forces overturn order and block the electoral process. Yesterday, at the [President?] of the Republic, Berisha held a meeting with the Austrian ambassador accredited to Albania, Dr. Klaus Dieter Grubmajer. This is Mr. Berisha’s second meeting with the Austrian ambassador after the elections of 23 March. At this meeting, the President of the Republic informed the Austrian ambassador about the political situation of the last few days and about the proposals he has made to resolve the current political crisis through early electoral elections. “The new left alliance,” reports the Austrian news agency APA, “attacks President Berisha uncompromisingly, as the sole culprit for the pyramid schemes, but on its side the left is not ready to apply the formula he proposed to overcome the political crisis.” For his part, the President of the Republic stressed that the only obstacle to the normal development of the political and electoral process are the so-called “public salvation” committees, allies of the Socialist Party and headed by it. “The committees have become responsible for criminal and anti-civic acts, such as holding many southern cities hostage, blocking the free movement of people and goods, seizing army vehicles and weapons and ammunition, terrorist and criminal acts against citizens, as well as creating a destructive climate of insecurity that makes it impossible to continue the electoral process.” “These criminal acts,” notes the Austrian agency, “are tolerated or encouraged by the Socialist Party, which aims to hinder the conduct of elections, because it suspects a possible electoral defeat.” “Grubmajer, who even a week ago emphasized in an interview that the pyramid affair in Albania was organized as ‘a private profit-making enterprise,’ notes that ‘if one looks at the situation in Albania critically, one must not make the Socialists responsible for the collapse.’ On the other hand, he warns that Austria may reduce aid to Albania if the situation here does not return to normal. ‘The creation of parallel organizations, of committees, runs counter to constitutional order and to the rights of the state,’ says the Austrian ambassador to the Austrian news agency. According to Western diplomats, the agency reports, this means that the international community will no longer tolerate the creation of parallel organizations in the future and will also stop humanitarian aid for Albanians in need if these committees block aid convoys for the population. He also rules out the withdrawal of Austrian investors from Albania, since very soon a contingent of Austrian soldiers will arrive to create the conditions for the normal continuation of the economic activity of Austrian entrepreneurs. “The potential for Austrian investment in Albania is much greater, but it is being reduced because the current situation is quite unclear,” he told APA. CONTINUES ON PAGE 4

Hundreds of young people lined up without women and children “Fino took revenge for the Bushat incident” were the first words that came out of the mouths of hundreds of Shkodër passersby, lined up yesterday after the 36-hour odyssey of the night. Page 2

Franco-party meeting coming up - Is Mr. C[...] dealing with the fundamentals of the agreement on the election calendar? Yes. Those are the early electoral elections, their gradual transition and the arrangement of the alternative by a provisional government. Further? The early electoral elections and the electoral system, which is the gradual transition of them according to the 10 July agreement. At present, the majoritarian system is envisaged. - As President Berisha has stated during talks with the OSCE representatives and the center with the other countries? Yes. Because of the border position, but taking into account all the measures that were taken by President Berisha, for the country’s smooth transition in this situation, we insist on the majoritarian system. - In favor? For the reason, - according to the OSCE representatives and the other countries, and the various centers, it has been taken into account that in the Mediterranean region, as in Italy and in some European countries, the majoritarian system is chosen. Under this system, government guarantees a parliamentary majority and increases the credibility of the executive. This is an argument that is repeated constantly. - Is there also talk of a meeting with the leaders of the parties? Yes, before the beginning of next week, under the auspices of the OSCE, there will be a joint meeting of all political forces to discuss the draft proposal. - Thank you. CONTINUES ON PAGE 8

The Austrian Secretary-General Vranicki will go to Albania today for talks with senior state officials. Departing from Vienna, he will hold contacts with the Albanian president Sali Berisha and the interim prime minister Bashkim Fino. During his stay, Vranicki will meet the head of the OSCE observer mission in Albania, Mr. Zouri, as well as other representatives of the international community. On Monday, Federal Chancellor Vranicki described the aid sent by the Austrian army to Albania as “an act of solidarity.” He said that for Austria the stabilization of the situation in Albania is important for its own interests. “New relations with Europe and the Western world will be established in Albania,” Vranicki declared to the Austrian news agency. CONTINUES ON PAGE 4

The situation in the PD is becoming critical ... The situation in the PD is becoming critical. Is there any reason for all districts, villages and city neighborhoods to be blocked by armed individuals? Are state offices [lost?] with the seizure of weapons depots? The difficulty for honest people is becoming unbearable, when the armed clashes in the south of this country are informing everyone about the situation. [ ... ] The organizers of the so-called PS Committee, of the State Committee[?], have manipulated, have caused [ ... ] in the structures of governance[?] and have seriously damaged [ ... ] Until the moment when the committees [ ... ] of the PD, this is [ ... ] on the rise. [ ... ] these structures are [ ... ] under conditions of terror. [ ... ] before the structures [ ... ] which include [ ... ] of [ ... ] one or the other [ ... ] only [ ... ] of [ ... ] by [ ... ] to [ ... ] to [ ... ] CONTINUES ON PAGE 4

At the university session at the Academy of Arts in Izmir, Turkey, a meeting is being held for the exchange of experiences with artists from all over the world in feature film directing and painting. Kujtim Çashku has also been invited on behalf of the Albanian director. Kujtim Çashku, together with the painter Ibrahim Kodra, receives the jury’s special prize. Comité Bunuel

With a lot of work, with a lot of responsibility Mr. Vili Minarolli, secretary for relations with the public, takes part 1 PD-86 with the public Page 3