YESTERDAY IN THE PEOPLE'S ASSEMBLY
After the session of the parliamentary groups and the standing committees, yesterday work continued in plenary session of the People's Assembly. At the beginning of the session, the Speaker of the People's Assembly, Kastriot Islami, announced that the President of the Republic, Ramiz Alia, in a letter sent to the People's Assembly, had informed it that he would not submit his candidacy for President of the Republic. At the session, important problems of the political and social life of the country were examined. Discussion took place on the draft law on the main constitutional provisions, on the law on political parties, as well as on other items on the agenda. The debates focused on the need to improve the legal basis and to guarantee political pluralism and democratic processes. Various deputies expressed their views regarding constitutional formulations, the relations between institutions, and the responsibilities of state bodies in the new conditions. The importance of preserving stability, constitutional order, and the continuation of reforms was emphasized.
Next, problems of the economy, supply, and the daily life of the population were also addressed. The difficult economic situation was discussed, as were shortages in the market, the need to increase production and discipline at work, and the measures that must be taken to cope with the situation. In the discussions, it was requested that state and executive bodies act with greater responsibility and transparency.
The full text of the discussions and decisions continues on the inside pages.[?]
On the verge of the collapse of some cooperatives
Alert to the editorial office
In the northern areas and in some villages of the country, dangerous tendencies toward the disintegration of agricultural cooperatives are appearing. Our correspondents and letters received by the editorial office indicate that in several places disputes are increasing over the division of land, the use of work tools, and the administration of common property. If not checked in time, these phenomena could seriously damage agricultural production and the economic life of the countryside.
The material stresses that full political and legal clarification, enforcement of the law, and respect for the decisions of the competent bodies are necessary. Cooperative peasants should not be encouraged by irresponsible elements to take hasty actions. In the current conditions, safeguarding production, crops, and livestock is a first-order duty.
The editorial office calls on the local bodies, councils, and field specialists to help calm the situation and find lawful and reasonable solutions. Only in this way can conflicts be avoided and the interests of the countryside protected.[?]
What does the people want today?
The government's program and economic reforms are confronted every day with people's immediate needs. The people want bread, better supply, peace, order and security, but also democracy, justice, and the opening of a future perspective. In cities and in the countryside, complaints are heard about shortages, queues, insecurity, and the slow pace of solving problems.
On the other hand, people demand greater responsibility from the leaders, fewer words and more concrete work. It is requested that promises be accompanied by real measures, that the law apply equally to everyone, and that the dignity of the citizen be preserved. In these conditions, the question of what the people want today is a fundamental question for every political force and for every state institution.
The answer cannot be general. It must emerge from everyday life, from people's worries and hopes, from work and from efforts to lead the country out of the crisis.[?]
President Ramiz Alia received the second international mission
The President of the Republic, Ramiz Alia, received an international mission that is in our country for talks and consultations regarding the economic situation and future cooperation. During the meeting, issues of assistance, contacts with foreign organizations, and the need for support in the reform process were addressed.
The interlocutors expressed interest in the political developments in the country, the progress of pluralism, and the difficulties of the economy. It was underlined that Albania needs stability, work, and concrete support from abroad. The meeting took place in a spirit of understanding and was considered useful for expanding relations.[?]
Declaration of the Organizing Committee for the meeting of the Conference of Independent Trade Unions of Albania
The organizing committee announces that preparations are continuing for the meeting of the conference of independent trade unions of Albania. The statement says that this meeting aims to coordinate the activity of the recently created trade union organizations, define the forms of representation, and discuss the economic and social rights of workers.
The organizers call on representatives from the districts and enterprises to participate responsibly and to bring forward the views of the grassroots. At the center of attention will be working conditions, wages, insurance, relations with the administration, and the role of trade unions under pluralism. The statement emphasizes that the independent trade unions will act in accordance with the law and the interests of workers.
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No democratic concept
The unjust stance of an organization
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The basic party organization of the neighborhood is still seething because of the women's organization and especially because of the actions of their district First Secretary. This means that political awareness is at the center of citizens' attention. Such a case became the subject of examination in a meeting, where criticism was raised about the way things were being handled and about the prejudices that had hindered the fair resolution of issues. It was emphasized that there can be no real democracy without respect for dissenting opinions and without equal treatment of citizens. Social organizations should help, not burden the situation with arbitrary behavior.[?]
