On 18 December, the people today remember a socialist buffet where bread was priced for people and they would pay 470 lek for bread from 125 lek, without even having it for their children. The Albanian people have remembered them as clowns, and this government, because it wanted to win votes for mass maneuvers from “socialism.” Declaration of the PS parliamentary group In the overall context of the economic crisis, the government of the Democratic Party bears a special responsibility for the current energy crisis. It has also blocked opportunities to improve electricity supply in several ways. First, by sidelining and putting out of use for four consecutive years the Fier thermal power plant. Second, by selling and squandering 23 thousand tons of fuel-oil reserves in the thermal power plants. Third, by ignoring and absurdly delaying payment for electricity imports from abroad. Fourth, because of the extremely serious condition of the electricity transmission network. Fifth, because of the lack of investment and the complete degradation of KESH. Today the country is experiencing a serious energy situation, which is causing consequences for production, for citizens' daily lives, and for the national economy. The PS parliamentary group emphasizes that this crisis is not the result of natural conditions, but of the government's inability, irresponsibility, and corruption. Faced with this situation, urgent concrete measures and political accountability are required. (Continued on page 5)

So then, did Mr. Selami know who they were? Does he remember them? Does he speak of them with conviction? Or were prepared data fed to him? Does he know what he is talking about? Or does he simply recite? In fact, in the material we publish below, a number of facts are highlighted that shed light on how this campaign was conducted and on the mechanisms used. (Continued on page 5)

NOTES Since 18 December, Bulgarians have been taking bread to the socialist buffet, paying 125 lek for it, and from 470 lek they would have paid for bread from 125 lek, opposing what children in those places do. The new Bulgarian Prime Minister, Zhan Videnov, expresses his conviction that the new government will help the poor, pensioners, and war invalids. In Bulgaria, the socialist victory was widely commented on as a return of the left to power and as a reaction to the social consequences of earlier reforms. (Continued on page 6)

From the press statements, the impression is that the new government is trying to present itself as balanced, but in reality it is a political formula tied to the old interests of Skopje. For the PS parliamentary group, this composition provides no guarantee whatsoever for the stability and democratization of the region. (Continued on page 5)

The number of comrades of the leadership began The tense situation in the Kukës district continues to worsen. Meksi and his parliamentary group are trying to present the issue as a limited local conflict, but the facts show that it is a social revolt with deep causes. According to sources among Socialist deputies, the government is avoiding parliamentary debate and is obstructing transparency about developments in the area. (Continued on page 2)

— the opposition asks: Who are the criminals? In January, debates in parliament — The harmful mystery of 6 December '91 - 23 March '92. In the PD debate there are repeated absurd texts about “coups” and “sabotage,” but the opposition is asking for clarification on the concrete responsibilities, on the victims, and on the damage caused. (Continued on page 3)

The political crisis in Italy has entered a new phase after Silvio Berlusconi's resignation. The latest developments are also being followed closely in Albanian political circles. (Continued on page 2)