Albania in political tensions from north to south

For about 48 hours in all municipalities where the opposition rule in Albania has had tensions and in some cases clashes between municipal police and order because of polling stations or, as the KZAZ is known, writes today Koha Ditore.

The right-wing municipalities require the release of facilities administered by them in the implementation of the president's decree, on the other hand, police defend these facilities at the government's command. While the majority has prepared the Penal Code for Election Crimes Disabilities Act, which is expected to be adopted at Thursday's (now) parliamentary session.

Under the initiative approved by the commission, all persons who will commit election crimes, violating elections and the democratic system, will not be able to step up outside Albania's territory for 5-10 years.

Following events recorded Tuesday and Wednesday in municipalities run by the opposition in Albania, the OSCE presence in Tirana has also reacted.

“The SEU strongly condemns the violent attacks of these days against bodies responsible for organising elections in several municipalities in Albania. All political and administrative processes must be conducted in line with the principles of the legal state. Any attempt to get the democratic process out of the tracks through violent actions constitutes violations of the law, hinders the country's progress and tarnishes its international reputation. Not only the perpetrators of violence but also its promoters must bear legal responsibility. We call for state authorities to take all measures, according to legislation in force, to investigate and prosecute those responsible for the violence. We also call on organisers of Friday's protest to ensure a peaceful protest. In line with its mandate, presence of O The SEU remains ready to support the rule of law and democracy in Albania”, says the declaration, distributed by the OSCE presence in Albania.

Prime Minister Edi Rama has also reacted to recent developments in Albania. He names everything predicted, calling the opposition action through KZAZ “imaginary revolution with blue municipality employees”.