YES! IT IS TRUE: THE HUNGARIAN ELECTORATE DID NOT VOTE FOR THE FORMER MET. IT VOTED FOR THE SOCIALIST PARTY Without going from the edge of the world to the next [?], I believe there are many who have felt that the success of yesterday's elections in Hungary will have a strong influence, first and foremost, as a completely valid argument, with which one can answer all those tireless spokesmen and theorists who keep saying that the Albanian Socialist Party is the heir of the past, and that the country's future lies only with the right. Here is another truth: in Hungary, as far back as four years ago, the right was given the chance to prove itself. With what understanding of governance? With what model of a market economy? With what moral sense in the evaluation of democratic principles? And what was the answer? Those of yesterday were replaced by those of today. In all four corners of the country, people voted more for a social alternative than for a nostalgic affiliation. They voted against high spending, unemployment, inequality, and insecurity. They voted for more honest and more responsible governance. (Continues on page 4)

MOST IMPORTANT: Sali Berisha, press freedom and Albania's request to be admitted to the Council of Europe - For Albanian journalists, the prison door remains open - The answer from March 1992, The European Labour Party, even after dozens of numerous proposals, could not accept a political grouping within its ranks that included far-right extremist forces, whose political stance was based on fanaticism and racial hatred, while claiming that European workers should be united only by anti-communist zeal. In 1994, however, the opposite of what had been promoted two years earlier is happening. Alarm bells about the state of press freedom in Albania have returned strongly. Journalists, publishers and media leaders are under constant pressure. The climate of intimidation has taken on a visible form. A number of European bodies have made public their concerns about the state of human rights and information in the country. It has been noted that legal proceedings against the press, administrative restrictions and political threats are contrary to democratic standards. Press freedom is not a slogan. It is tangible proof of democracy. LUNA N. HAXHIA (Continues on page 4)

MAMIK DOKLE “We have European, work and democracy in the 21st century” - Discussion at the Valencia conference, 12-13 May 1994 Reflection on the future The third millennium is drawing ever closer. Every day the machinery of thought is set in motion more and more, in order to penetrate time and discover the great unknown, which will be the year 2000. We assign the cosmos to the future and to what is to come. For new technologies, models of industrial development are being created. For the sociology and psychology of the new century, we expect to have the principles of a human and planetary civilization. (Continues on page 7)

- ignoring the scientific doubts of ET'HEM RUKA, member of the presidency of PSSH and deputy in the People’s Assembly, condemning our producer Sokot Gruda - If all logical powers, all the elements of a democratic undertaking and the concrete capacities of a free society must remain within certain limits, then the right to political equality cannot be understood as a mechanical equalization of responsibilities or merits. Experience in recent years has shown that the Democratic Party often tries to impose such a logic of symmetry, using it as a propaganda tool against the opposition. On the other hand, the contribution of public figures, intellectuals and specialists cannot be concealed or relativized by political decree. (Continues on page 2)

Taking as a starting point a problem of fire houses [?], the communities continue to complain about the lack of institutional intervention. Instead of solutions being offered, citizens encounter only promises and deadline extensions. Public services are deteriorating, while the economic burden on families is growing. (Continues on page 8)

BURRËS The problems are only increasing, and no one is giving them the attention they deserve. State enterprises have been shut down, while the workers have been left without any support. In the city's industrial areas, the number of unemployed people is rising sharply. Entire families are living in great hardship. Many of them have been waiting for months for a decision, a payment, or an escape route. (Continues on page 4)

Through the memorandum of the scandal of Biskova ungjëzë Will Mr. Alushi be able to find us? Because of an open letter [?], the issue mentioned has sparked new debates. According to the author, the official reaction has been insufficient and delayed. Further details are presented below on the way the case has been handled and on the consequences it has brought to public opinion. (Continues on page 8)

The Labour Party of Iceland is saddened by the untimely death of comrade Xhevdet NANO. The roots of progressive Albanian socialism remain tied to the Socialist Party of Albania. Tirana Prison, 13.05.1994. To the Albanian socialist family, Chairman PATOS NANO

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