Today’s Opinion September 15 is International Democracy Day. Once it was a day of great symbolism, inspiring and reflective. Now “democracy” ... By AFRIM KRASNIQI Democracy Day, Albania held hostage by a corrupt consensual elite Continues on page 22
Opinion of the Day By AFRIM KRASNIQI 20 years after its creation, the Democratic Party is in deep contrast: it is at once at the height of power and at its lowest point... PD and the dilemmas of identity Continued on page 29
Opinion of the Day By AFRIM KRASNIQI For a month now, Tirana has become a stop for numerous diplomatic and political delegations from the US and the EU, the subject of statements,..... Continues on page 21 Battle for the institutions
Opinion of the Day Albania continues to be one of the countries with the highest support for NATO and the European Union. Support for EU membership.... By AFRIM KRASNIQI Consensus abandonment of integration Continues on page 23
Opinion of the Day By AFRIM KRASNIQI Tirana will have a new super-parliament. The main political actors have given their approval, the technical procedures are ready, the obstacle ... The lost sense of proportion Continues on page 11
Comment of the Day By AFRIM KRASNIQI Two years ago the Albanian parliament gave its vote of confidence to an unusual governing majority: a coalition of numbers between the right-wing PD, the left-wing LSI,... The sad balance of power Continues on page 27
Opinion of the Day By AFRIM KRASNIQI The campaign for the local elections has officially begun. The sixth in 20 years, these elections bring both similarities and differences with all the previous campaigns. ... Continues on page 21
Opinion of the Day Opinion of the Day By AFRIM KRASNIQI In early childhood we heard stories about the fairy and the magic wand, about the land of wonders and about Father Christmas and... Utopian Campaign Continues on page 21
Opinion of the Day By AFRIM KRASNIQI For a president chosen by the citizens 13 years after the adoption of the Constitution of Albania and only 3 years after the fundamental constitutional changes to the political system, there has been created... Continues on page 37
Opinion of the Day Opinion of the Day By AFRIM KRASNIQI The act of denigration does not belong to the family of values that bring culture. In the dictionary of the Albanian language, “denigration” is treated as ‘insult, slander, gossip and shameful behavior’.... Continues on page
Opinion of the Day By AFRIM KRASNIQI Tirana will have a new super-parliament. The main political players have given their approval, the technical procedures are ready, the obstacle ... The lost sense of measure Continues on page 11
Opinion of the Day Opinion of the Day By AFRIM KRASNIQI Two years after the National Assembly, PD will convene the (new) National Council to elect the leadership. For a serious political party... Continues on page 33 PD and the challenge with itself
Today’s Opinion Today’s Opinion By AFRIM KRASNIQI With the opening of the new parliamentary session, the two main parties have changed their rhetoric and political behavior. The place of mutual accusations over ties to the mafia,... Continues on page 33 The reforms we are missing
Opinion of the Day By AFRIM KRASNIQI Two years ago the Albanian parliament gave a vote of confidence to an unusual governing majority. A number-based coalition between the right-wing PD, the left-wing LSI, The sad balance of power Continues on page 27
Opinion of the Day Opinion of the Day By AFRIM KRASNIQI With the start of the new parliamentary session, the two major parties have changed their rhetoric and political behavior. The place of mutual accusations over ties to the mafia,... Continues on page 33 The reforms we are mi
The Opinion of the Day The election campaign for the local government elections has now closed. On Sunday, citizens will have to choose among 872 candidates... By AFRIM KRASNIQI What was not said in this campaign Continued on page 21
Opinion of the Day By AFRIM KRASNIQI The election campaign for the local government elections has now ended. On Sunday, citizens will have to choose between 872 candidates.... What was not said in this campaign Continues on page 21
Opinion of the Day A few days ago, the grouping of the European People’s Parties approved a declaration on the situation in Albania. The text of the declaration was identical to the stance.... Opinion of the Day A few days ago, the grouping of the European People’s Parties approv
Opinion of the Day 13 years after the approval of the Constitution of Albania, through a vote boycotted by half of the political class and the citizens, the foundational document... By AFRIM KRASNIQI* Two constitutional standards Continues on page 29
By AFRIM KRASNIQI The electoral process for the local elections of 8 May has entered its hottest phase: Tirana and the country’s main cities have announced... Continues on page 21 Citizens and (un)civic elections