TIRANA, Oct 15 /ATA/ – Main opposition Democratic Party (DP) leader, Sali Berisha, on Wednesday renewed his attacks on Albania’s justice institutions after prosecutors reported to parliamentary committees a day ago.
Speaking at his party’s parliamentary group meeting, Berisha accused the country’s justice institutions of being among the most corrupt in Europe.
The opposition leader thanked DP lawmakers for their participation, describing the sessions as an opportunity to scrutinize what he called the “failed institutions” of Albania’s judicial reform.
He criticized the majority MPs and judicial officials, calling their appearances “miserable.”
“You saw how the wrongdoers, all implicated in various scandals, stood timidly before the heads of justice institutions – institutions that have proven themselves to be fierce enemies of political pluralism in Albania, among the most corrupt in Europe, and complicit in crimes,” Berisha stated.
Turning to foreign policy, Berisha condemned Albania’s silence on the recently announced Gaza peace deal, noting that the country has long recognized both Israel and the State of Palestine.
“Albania is a NATO member and has strong friendly ties with Israel, but also with the State of Palestine, which we have long recognized and where accredited ambassadors have always been present,” he said.
Berisha also welcomed the recent local elections held in Kosovo, calling them a message of democratic commitment. “The message of free elections in Kosovo is a call to action for us,” he said.
The meeting coincided with Berisha’s 81st birthday, which was marked by members of the Democratic Party parliamentary group presenting him with two blue floral bouquets.
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