Berisha assigns the government to administer the June voting The left put forward a new condition: full monitoring of the elections by the OSCE. A day earlier, Majko had announced the role of foreign observers. Berisha assigns the government to administer the June voting PS: We want elections like Bosnia’s The left put forward a new condition: full monitoring of the elections by the OSCE. A day earlier, Majko had announced the role of foreign observers. Former French candidate and blocker of the electoral process President Berisha summons Prime Minister Fino to talks The government must lead free elections The Council of Ministers must appoint the commission ministers President Berisha said yesterday that the Government of National Reconciliation has constitutional powers to administer the June 29 electoral process and to guarantee order in the country during this period. The head of state underlined that the government must take all measures to create the necessary conditions for the conduct of free and fair elections. In a meeting with Prime Minister Bashkim Fino, Berisha asked the executive to prepare the administrative and organizational framework for the elections, emphasizing cooperation with institutions and international missions. On the other hand, the Socialist Party has asked that the elections be fully monitored by the OSCE, presenting this as a necessary condition for its full participation in the process. Political sources said that the SP is aiming for a model similar to Bosnia’s, where the international presence in organizing and overseeing elections has been decisive. A day earlier, Pandeli Majko had spoken about the need for a broad role for foreign observers in Albania. According to him, only a serious international presence can increase public confidence in the upcoming elections. The meeting between Berisha and Fino comes at a politically tense moment, as the sides are exchanging proposals and objections over the rules of the electoral game. Former Chancellor Vranicki and the blocker of the electoral process [?] ON PAGE 4

Nano meets in Shkodër with the former chief with the ambassador of Zari At yesterday’s meeting of the committees, the adoption of new measures was discussed in the conditions of general insecurity. Representatives of these structures said they are asking for clear instructions on how to organize themselves and how to defend the areas they control. Sources close to the meeting stated that possible tactics of action in the event of armed clashes were also discussed. In this context, the need for better coordination between local groups and political leaders was mentioned. Meanwhile, Fatos Nano held a meeting in Shkodër, where, according to reports, he met with diplomatic representatives and other public figures. The talks focused on the security situation and on political developments in the country. ON PAGE 3

President Berisha summons Prime Minister Fino to talks The Council of Ministers must appoint the commission ministers President Berisha summons Prime Minister Fino to talks The government must lead free elections In the name of calming the country and the electoral process The Council of Ministers must appoint the commission ministers President of the Republic Sali Berisha stated that the government must take responsibility for leading the process for the June 29 elections so that they can be held under normal conditions. He said the executive should appoint the relevant representatives and cooperate with local and international institutions. According to reports, during the meeting with Prime Minister Bashkim Fino, the creation of commissions and the measures needed to guarantee order and security during the campaign were also discussed. ON PAGE 4

President Berisha on the delegation of the International Monetary Fund Berisha refers to the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Finance, the government, time, and capacity for administration. Support that highlights the country’s macroeconomic situation. ON PAGE 3 Berisha said that for IMF transparency the credibility structures should be emphasized [?]

Together with the deputies, the referendum on the form of government It is appropriate for parliament, at the request of the position in the country, to decide on the form of government and on the referendum that will be held on June 29. What will matter most is the position that the deputies will take on this issue. ON PAGE 3

The united international community with the municipality: “The voting will be acceptable only if some basic democratic standards are met.” It was said during a meeting with foreign and local representatives that it must be clear to everyone that the elections will be free, fair, and acceptable. It is underlined that the electoral process must respect democratic standards and that the result must be accepted by all parties. ON PAGE 4

“Indipendent” spreads defamatory lies like ‘Koha Jonë’ The state and the Italian ambassador, Paolo Foresti, deny it as a fabrication “Indipendent” spreads defamatory lies like “Koha Jonë” Shehu-Foresti conversation, an immoral fabrication The state and the Italian ambassador, Paolo Foresti, deny it as a fabrication An article in an English newspaper that said there had been a conversation between an Albanian official and the Italian ambassador has been denied as a fabrication. According to this response, the news is false and politically motivated. Representatives of the parties mentioned stated that no such communication took place and that the aim of the article is to damage their image in public opinion. ON PAGE 3

Interview with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Slavoje [?] The proximity of the universities since March 9 has been very encouraged [?], as Mr. Berisha has been recognized as a prominent representative of the people, and this support should not fade. The addition of a clear campaign will make “Bashkimi për Demokraci” win. ON PAGE 4

According to some sources from the Republican Party, the document through which the left-wing opposition would express its position on the new government cabinet came out yesterday from its headquarters. Among other things, the document states that “the governing center-right alliance has failed, to the country’s misfortune, and it has also borne responsibility for the situation created. The left-wing opposition, united for change, made it clear from the outset to the political forces that it could not govern with them. This is because, in the end, they are responsible for the current situation. The outgoing government led by Mr. Aleksandër Meksi was incapable of dealing with the situation. Meanwhile, the new government of national reconciliation has failed before it was even formed, since it claims it will govern with the old people who gave life to the failed government.” The left-wing opposition parties further state that “the reconciliation government has nothing to do with the forthcoming vote and with the elections that must be held in the country, but is the result of bargaining. It has not been backed by public opinion, as its composition clearly shows. This government has no vision for the country’s future or for the restoration of normality. It will work with people who have been discredited before the people and the institutions.” The document says the new government is “simply a recycling of old people, who at a certain moment became part of today’s crisis.” The left-wing opposition also expresses reservations about the cabinet’s composition, underlining that “the main government positions have remained in the hands of those forces that cannot represent national reconciliation.” In the end, it says the left will maintain its own political stance toward the new government and will continue to seek a political solution through free and fair elections. ON PAGE 4