The Euro-Socialist Youth of Albania becomes the first among the socialist and social-democratic youth of Central and Eastern Europe to be admitted to ECOSY On 4 December 1994, in Germany, the proceedings of the 7th Congress of the youth organization of the 12 European countries (ECOSY) were held. On 4 December 1994, in Germany, the proceedings of the 7th Congress of the youth organization of the 12 European countries (ECOSY) were held At this social-democratic forum of Central and Eastern Europe, the Euro-Socialist Youth of Albania (FRESSH) was unanimously admitted as a member with observer status, marking its accession to ECOSY as a youth political entity. Regarding FRESSH's admission to ECOSY, the representative of this organization, Mr. Ilir Zela, who headed the Albanian delegation, said among other things that this membership is recognition of the development and political maturity of FRESSH and of Albanian youth in general. According to him, this act constitutes an important step toward FRESSH's integration into the European structures of the left-wing youth movement. According to the Albanian delegation, the congress addressed issues related to the role of young people in European society, their social and political rights, as well as cooperation among sister organizations. Those present welcomed the decision, considering it a positive sign for the democratization of Albanian political life and its rapprochement with the European socialist family. (partially illegible text[?])

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THREE QUESTIONS TO DEPUTIES OF THE POLITICAL PARTIES 1. What reasons do you think lie behind the recent changes in government? 2. What is your opinion of the coalition? 3. How do you see the future of the government?

Prof. Dr. SERVET PËLLUMBI Not simply a change of ministers, but a change in governance There is repeated collusion with the socialist government and this has turned into a style of governance. People have lost confidence in the government, while the prime minister has pre-empted every analysis and political responsibility with changes in names. I do not think the problem is solved by personnel replacements. The essence lies in the way the country is governed. The government must confront the harsh economic and social reality, unemployment, the problems of privatization and the situation in the countryside. If the course does not change, nothing will change for the citizens either. As for the coalition, I think it has become more of a numerical formula than a political partnership with shared responsibilities. (continued on page 2)

SKËNDER GJINUSHI Those who lead the process of this coalition cannot speak about their government; they did not want the truth to be told[?] The situation that has been created is the product of governance without transparency and without responsibility. Instead of analyzing the causes of the crisis, cosmetic solutions are being offered. The coalition cannot function as a cover for the government's failures. Whoever leads the process must also bear the main responsibility. Partial changes do not answer the crisis of trust. What is needed is a clear program, honest relations among partners, and respect for the public. (continued on page 2)

The latest ignorance on the crack[?] Residents of the flooded areas continue their protest, demanding compensation and a final solution to the problem. According to them, the authorities' promises have remained on paper. The strikers declare that the economic situation of their families has worsened severely and that the lack of state intervention is pushing them toward extreme forms of protest. They call for the involvement of central institutions and full transparency regarding the allocated funds. (continued on page 10)

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MERITAN MEKA It is hard to find a government made up entirely of incompetent people, but the government is succeeding in doing this (the interview text is partially illegible[?]) (continued on page 2)

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