TIRANA, June 14 /ATA/ As the Socialist Party celebrates 35 years, the country stands stronger and more developed than ever before. This remarkable progress is a testament to the dedication of this political family and its governance.
At the start of the podcast “Flasim” (Let’s Talk), Rama said that the celebration of the 35th anniversary of the SP had been planned for a long time.
The prime minister emphasized that this is also a moment of reflection and commitment because Albania is better than it has ever been, but Albania still needs to become much better than it is.
“Ironically, this 35th anniversary serves as a meaningful pause to reflect. It offers a vital opportunity to catch our breath and understand what we can learn from the current wave of protests—a movement that, while tense, has thankfully remained peaceful in the public sphere”, he added.
“The association of the US President’s family with the disputed project has attracted a broad coalition of opposition forces. This dynamic has elevated Albania into a platform for competing geopolitical interests—drawing in both American and European detractors of the administration. Ultimately, these overlapping agendas have diverted the initial grassroots movement into a much wider-ranging political conflict”, said Rama.
Further on, the prime minister said that Albania is being flooded by a relentless wave of misinformation and half-truths that eclipse the facts with fantasy. While protests are a vital sign of a healthy democracy—especially when driven by citizens rather than political parties—we must not lose our ability to distinguish between legitimate debate and hysteria, or between passionate criticism and abusive bullying, said Rama.
According to PM Rama, a glance back at the last ten years highlights our country’s remarkable economic and institutional progress. It is fitting, he noted, that this 35th anniversary coincides with our strongest position yet on the road to Europe.
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