Exposure and Tefi P; they are asking for the lifting of ve's immunity. Prandoks Pj; ... The storm of outrage and the threat against a deputy, the corruption and the exploitation of the country's highest control institution, have made it clearer than ever that the unacceptable decision of the right-wing majority to abolish the Supreme State Control and to take its activity reports away from public opinion and the opposition forces is now completely obvious. If one reads carefully the full backstage story of this disgrace, which has now become known throughout the world, one inevitably reaches the conclusion that never before has even the former communist regime behaved so fiercely and so frenziedly against an independent institution and the control bodies, over violations of the law by the clique in power. A brutal and scandalous act was the lawsuit brought against the chairman of the KLSH, Mr. Blerim Çela, after he publicly denounced in Parliament the abuses and rampant thefts being carried out with aid funds and pyramid firms under the government umbrella. To divert attention from this bitter reality, the panicked majority, on the orders of the President, has brought onto the scene fabrications, lies and vile slander against the head of this institution and the Socialist deputies who are demanding transparency. If one reads carefully the statements and denunciations made in Parliament, it becomes clear that corruption has penetrated all levels of government and that it is being politically protected by the highest circle of power. The first issue is linked to Mr. Tefi P?'s statement regarding the lifting of immunity. Instead of offering explanations for the thefts and serious violations found by state control, the power figures have turned on the accusers. This is a typical way of frightening and silencing anyone who dares to speak about corruption. The response of the opposition and democratic opinion must be unequivocal: the law cannot be turned into a stick against the truth. Just as scandalous is the story of the deputy who voted for the dismissal of Taro? and then seeks to present himself as unaware of the consequences. In democracy every vote matters and every deputy bears responsibility for the decisions he makes. One cannot hide behind party discipline when your vote becomes an instrument to destroy a control institution and cover up theft. Whoever votes for such decisions bears not only the political burden, but also moral responsibility before the voters. Korn? for duty? The answer is to pay back in kind — this is the essence of the current behavior of power: pressure, blackmail, using institutions against institutions. Instead of accountability, we have revenge; instead of transparency, we have silencing; instead of reform, we have the destruction of state control. If this path continues, the damage will not be only institutional. Public trust in the state, in justice and in democracy itself will be undermined. Therefore, the defense of the Supreme State Control and of the right to denounce abuse is today a civic and political duty of the first order.

PD newspaper Tiana 1995, under the decree of the political person? and llanë, since these March 1995? with the mail of the office in the name of the citizens of Tirana. The President considers it right the vote of the socialist person to take the name of the stretched? now. 1. benefited and the more mediated union 2. It was promised that they would continue and those who defended the values of the LANÇ 3. You were promised a line and to bring? yes Albanian? of old and they would continue 4. It was promised that a curricular research of the nation? and human ethics would be raised 5. Great support was promised for the state? and the history of the country 6. It was promised that work with the schools, with the University of Tirana, would be strengthened 7. It was promised that the press and information of the PS would be modernized and democratized

The Representative of the European Community in Tirana, Mr. Eilo Germano, makes public the Eurobarometer figures the way it is being established The Representative of the European Community in Tirana, Mr. Eilo Germano, makes public the Eurobarometer figures Yesterday, for the first time, in Albania, the Representative of the European Community in Tirana, Mr. Eilo Germano, who during a press conference, spoke optimistically about the progress of reforms in Albania, but at the same time emphasized that the lack of dialogue between political forces and the high level of corruption remain serious obstacles to the consolidation of democracy. According to him, the Eurobarometer figures show that a large part of citizens express distrust toward institutions and concern about the economic situation. He stressed that the process of European integration requires not only legal reforms, but also real enforcement of the law, transparency and cooperation among political actors. (Continues on page 6)

BULOZE No credit for the Socialists ... However, from unofficial sources it is learned that the city Commercial Bank has refused the loan because the Socialists are using this occasion for propaganda and for political activity. From other sources it is learned that a private enterprise and pe? and completely e? has stopped working because of a lack of funds. The case has created discontent and anger among the residents. (Continues on page 4)

Only the sovereign can cure Berisha of his party fevers BERISHA: If the people do not waste the socialist vote, - will I be elevated? If the PD will remain united and solidary, Albanians have irrevocably given the consensus for social acceptance in government united with the PS (INFO.)

THE SECOND CONGRESS OF THE EUROPEAN SOCIALIST PARTY HAS CONCLUDED From 6 to 8 March, the Second Congress of the European Socialist Party held its work in Paris. This time a delegation of the Albanian Socialist Party also took part, led by its deputy chairman, Servet Pëllumbi. The Congress paid special attention to the PES preparations for the Intergovernmental Conference of 1996, to the economic and social problems, to the fight against unemployment and the preservation of the European model of society. (INFO.)