ON THE MEETING BETWEEN THE PSSH REPRESENTATIVE AND PRESIDENT BERISHA ABOUT THE DECISION TO ABOLISH THE 80 PERCENT A stone is being removed that has been suffocating the economy. Who will it hang on? ON THE MEETING BETWEEN THE PSSH REPRESENTATIVE AND PRESIDENT BERISHA ABOUT THE DECISION TO ABOLISH THE 80 PERCENT Statement by the Socialist Party spokesman In a statement by the PSSH spokesman it is said: On 15.5.1992, in the premises of the Presidency, a meeting was held between the PSSH representative, Mr. Fatos Nano, and the President of the Republic, Prof. Sali Berisha. At this meeting the discussion focused mainly on the country's economic problems, with the aim of resolving them through understanding and transparency, in the interests of the people and of democracy. The PSSH representative and the President of the Republic agreed to abolish the 80-percent tax. This necessary action will be followed by other government decisions in the economic field, which will directly affect lowering the cost of living, increasing agricultural and industrial production, and employment. The Socialist Party welcomes this decision as a success of reason and political responsibility, as an important step toward easing social tensions and creating a climate of cooperation. It regards this as the beginning of a useful dialogue in the interests of the country and ordinary people. [?]

It should not surround itself with amateurs Economic and social achievements, reforms, unemployment, prices, production, administration, the problems of the countryside and the city are at the center of public concern. [?]

The 80 percent should be abolished, but with an economic method To the assembly of the [?] association PSSH, where [?] was referred to In order to get on the right track, the decision to abolish the 80-percent tax should be accompanied by economic, fiscal and productive measures so that immediate gaps and other consequences are avoided. The decision cannot remain only political. (To be continued on page 2)

Xhavit Brokaj The prime minister Aleksandër Meksi's candid statement in parliament, after the government's resignation, that I do not cooperate with PS specialists, was very quickly contradicted by the government offices. Over the past 72 hours he has made dozens of appointments to important posts of directors and deputy directors, replacing the old specialists with activists, young comrades and friends. In our view, these actions undermine the very stated goal of transparency and create a partisan and unstable administration. (To be continued on page 2)

Durrës on an undeclared strike From 60 hours of blockade in Durrës, the 80-percent tax in the state budget will bring serious consequences. In the city, productive, commercial and transport activities have been interrupted and the nervousness is growing. Durrës is an important node of the national economy, and any prolonged halt of work there is immediately reflected throughout the country. (To be continued on page 2)

THE WELFARE WORKER REMAINS "WITH FINGER IN MOUTH" The purpose of the 80-percent tax was, according to the government, to increase budget revenues. But in practice it has hit the poor hardest, especially the welfare worker, who can barely make ends meet. In conditions of unemployment and rising prices, this fiscal policy falls directly on the most vulnerable. (To be continued on page 2)

Why is the same government behaving like this with citizens? Do they ignore the courtyards?! Why is the same government behaving like this with citizens? Do they ignore the courtyards?! [illegible text around illustration] (To be continued on page 2) VIZ. NIKOLLA MULLISI

YAT I IVIT? OI KOIT TE PUNES [?] The President facing parliament [partially illegible text] (To be continued on page 2)

THE PEOPLE DEMAND TRANSPARENCY AND SELF-TRANSPARENCY

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