TIRANA, April 23 /ATA/ – Head of the Socialist Party (DP) parliamentary group Taulant Balla on Thursday called on the opposition to support legislation aligned with European Union standards, while criticising what he described as “double standards” between statements made in Brussels and voting behaviour in parliament.
Speaking during a parliamentary exchange with Democratic Party (DP) lawmaker Tritan Shehu, Balla questioned whether the opposition would back draft laws linked to Albania’s EU integration process, stressing that the proposed legislation is fully aligned with the EU acquis communautaire.
He said the bills fulfil Albania’s obligations under the accession framework and argued that rejecting them would be unjustified given the country’s strategic commitment to EU membership.
He also criticised rhetoric from some opposition representatives towards international partners, calling attacks on EU officials and leaders of allied countries “unacceptable.”
Balla praised the support of international partners for Albania and said the country currently enjoys a high level of respect on the global stage, as well as full alignment of its foreign policy with that of the European Union.
He also noted that Albania will host a major international event next year, referring to a NATO summit.
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