(From the results of a survey, March 1995) II. the political sympathy of Albanians today. (From the survey conducted in March 1995) 1. The result of the referendum of 6 November 1994 and citizens’ distrust of state institutions constituted a test for citizens’ Albanian-ness and an indicator of the scale of accumulated dissatisfaction with Berisha’s rule. 2. All Albanian citizens were asked that if there were parliamentary elections next Sunday, for which political subject they would vote. The percentages of votes by different subjects are: PDSH 41.8% PSSH 15.5% PAD 9.1% PR 10.4% PSD 7.4% LDSH 7.4% 3. PPD 8.3% Political trends show that their electorate has increased or decreased as follows: PSSH 60.2% compared with an electoral percentage of 60.3% in the result of October 1994; PDSH 26.2% compared with 29.0%; PAD 15.0% compared with 18.3%; PR 3.5% compared with 10%; PDSH 48.8% compared with 41.8%; PSSH 9.1% compared with 10.4%; PAD 8.3% compared with 6%; PSD 6% compared with 7.4%; LDSH 0.7%. Glasa, party and votes [?] Glasa, percentages [?] 235 people PDSH Shkodër 148 PD 98 PDSH 100 PR 100 LDSH 91 PPD 124 PS 150 LPS 138 Undecided 1218 HSSH Percentages from 68.0/80.0 of the age group 35 years 39.2%, 36-54 years 31.1%, over 55 29.6% Percentages by gender: males 60.4% females 39.6% Percentages by education: +39.1% (perma) +31.9% (perma) +33.4% (perma) Percentages by age: 18-29% 78.4% 30-35% (100%) PPD 0.5% PA 1% PR 8.3% LDSH 8.7% Undecided 0.6% Will not go at all 9% 3. In the case of a multi-party race for the 2 June parliament if an opposition subject has a chance to come first, the level of support for each of the parties would be: 1. PDSH 15.5% 2. PSSH 41.8% 3. PAD 9.1% 4. PPD 10.4% 5. PR 8.6% 6. LDSH 7.4% Political trends show that their electorate has increased or decreased as follows: PSSH 71.6% PDSH 82.0% PAD 8.8% PPR 15.6% LDSH 5.6% PPD 0.4% Undecided 13.1% Will not go at all 68.7% TOTAL 4. If there were elections on 2 June and Berisha did not run, then what would you vote for? We would not vote for the governing party 40 people. According to the same, the right-wing electorate, compared with the result of 6 November 1994, has shifted to the centre-right; the share of that electorate which prefers other opposition parties has increased and the number of those who identify only with PD has decreased. In the left camp there is relative stability of PSSH and allied parties, while the level of undecided voters remains high. The overall conclusion is that the political climate in the country continues to be polarized and that in the event of parliamentary elections there could be significant movement in the vote, especially in the urban electorate and among young voters. (Continues on page 2)

40 percent of the oil in 1992, 57% in 1993 flow through the embargo’s control! The 5 members of the European Union presented their report. The French news agency AFP, citing British embargo representatives, reports that a report submitted to the UN Sanctions Committee mentions Albania among the countries that have repeatedly violated the oil embargo against Iraq. According to this report, around 40 percent of the oil imported into Albania in 1992 and 57 percent in 1993 arrived in violation of the embargo rules. The report was prepared by five members of the European Union who monitor the implementation of sanctions. The document states that supply routes passed through ports and trade networks in the region, making full control difficult. The British representatives have called for the Committee to examine stronger oversight measures. The Albanian authorities do not provide detailed comments, but the issue is presented as linked to the period of difficult economic transition and the weakness of control mechanisms. (Continues on page 7)

Tiranë The boy was later brought home, while he had been missing Myslym Pasho, spokesperson for the Ministry of the Interior, stated yesterday at a press conference that according to preliminary investigations some of the reports circulated in public do not hold up. He said that the reported case concerned a temporary absence from home and not an abduction, while the boy was later found in good health. According to him, police structures carried out all procedural actions and are verifying the source of the information that caused public alarm. At the conference it was emphasized that the ministry will react to any speculation that undermines the work of law-enforcement bodies and that citizens should rely on official announcements. (Continues on page 3)

The PS deputy chairman from Shkodra praised the figure of the Albanian Catholic priest The deputy chairman of the PS, Musa Ulqini, held a meeting with Cardinal Mikel Koliqi. During the conversation, issues related to the role of the Catholic clergy in the spiritual and national life of the country were addressed, as well as the need to preserve religious harmony. In the assessments made during the meeting, the cardinal’s contribution during difficult periods for faith and his moral steadfastness were emphasized. There was also discussion of the need for Albanian society to respect the values of coexistence and tolerance. The socialist representative from Shkodra praised the figure of the Albanian Catholic priest as an important voice of civic conscience. (Continues on page 2)

No more 2 months by remote control? The period of self-government begins. The country’s potential and the need for investment became the subject of an analysis on economic development. The analysis emphasizes that Albania has young human resources and a geographic position that can be better exploited for trade and services. Special attention is given to agriculture, energy, infrastructure, and tourism as sectors with a direct impact on growth. It also underlines the need for clearer market rules, improvement of the banking system, and encouragement of private enterprise. Without these reforms, the article says, the pace of development will remain slow. (Continues on page 2)

Korçë, voice of the people [?] The doctors are congratulated for the work they have done, while patients are asking for improved conditions in some wards. In a meeting with the staff it was emphasized that the service should be closer to the citizen and more responsible.